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Reflections Artist Spotlight: Shailesh Vimal


Shailesh Vimal is a writer from Riverdale Heights Elementary School PTA in Iowa.

Their story “Between Two Worlds I Belong” reflects on growing up between India and America. Through family, friendship and culture, they share that belonging is something we carry within us.



"Between Two Worlds, I Belong"

Artist Statement:
"My story is inspired by my real-life experience of living in India for a year after growing up in America.  I was born in India, but I had never known it until I lived there.  At first, I felt like I didn't belong in either place, but then I realized belonging isn't about location, it's about connection. Through friendships, festivals, and family, I discovered that both countries are part of who I am.  I wrote this story to show that true belonging comes from carrying love and identity within you wherever you go."


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