Bio
Shahanaz is a Canadian author, teacher, and spoken word presenter. She is a proud member of The Writers' Union of Canada (TWUC) and the League of Canadian Poets. Originally from Bangladesh, she arrived in Canada as a young woman and has since made it her mission to inspire through literature, art, and education.
Presently On behalf of TWUC & LCP she is presenting in different schools and in different other places with adults also.
Core Values
- Life is short, so every second should be lived meaningfully and positively.
- Fairness = Balance = Peace. A messy world can be transformed into a harmonious one—because we are One.
- All true goodness comes from an authentic, honest core.
- From 0 to 9, we create infinite possibilities—driven by the power of our own minds.
- "This is the ideal; this is the religion."
- In the end, on the deathbed, there should be no regrets—only deep satisfaction.
- Your right hand and left hand both belong to you—so why harm your own body? If we continue to damage ourselves, how can we save humanity?
- "You don’t always need to travel—
There could be thunder and wonder right on your floor.
Just open new doors."
Published & Upcoming Works
- First Poetry Book: I Feel Time’s Tide (2017)
- Second Poetry Book: Perseverance (coming soon)
- Upcoming:
- 23 children's books with illustrations
- 1 inspirational song
- 1 rhyme book
Spoken Word & Presentation Themes
1. Spoken Word: "Art Is Everywhere—Nature or Manmade"
Message:
Art is all around us—in nature and in what humans create. Even the simplest object can become something beautiful through artistic vision and beauty concepts.
Workshop Activity:
"Pick a simple piece and make it gorgeously big."
- Example: Turn a sheet of paper into an origami butterfly book that includes riddles, drama, songs, and art.
2. Spoken Word: "Mind Setting" (with PowerPoint & Abstract Art)
Core Ideas:
- Many mindsets lie dormant—unaware of their own issues. Without addressing them, they become like dangerous rivers, flowing unchecked and causing harm.
- Wrong mindsets, driven by misguided satisfaction, can trap us in long emotional and mental prisons.
- Shifting from a negative mindset to a positive one requires conscious transition—but it is possible.
- Even small changes in our mental framework can save time, money, energy, and bring lasting satisfaction and motivation.
3. Seasonal Presentations for Elementary Students
Activities Include:
- Handmade seasonal riddle books with rhymes, art, and origami
- Seasonal poetry
- Drama-song books, such as:
- Spring! Spring! Spring! Sweet breeze, mild green!
- Spring Walk: Mild green! I am walking, I am talking—with sweet dreams!
- Hands-on art projects using the “beauty concept”
- Origami tutorials: Flowers, butterflies, ladybugs—each becoming interactive books with riddles, art, and songs
- Abstract art with themes
- Spring-themed games
- Inspirational & rhyme songs
Spoken Words
1. Art is everywhere nature or man-made, Let's pick up simple piece and make it gorgeous big with beauty concepts:
2. Mind Settings: The Power of Mental Shifts
Negative mindsets can trap us in long, unhealthy prisons—limiting our growth, joy, and peace of mind.
A contaminated mindset cannot absorb or benefit from fresh, healthy thoughts—just like an unhealthy body struggles to digest nourishing food.
On the other hand, a positive mindset sets us free. It lifts us up—like wings that allow us to fly toward the wide, open blue sky.
But how do we establish a truly positive mindset?
And more importantly—how do we make the transition from negative to positive a smooth and lasting one?
Even a small twist or turn in our thinking—just a tiny shift in perspective—can lead to major changes in our lives. It can save us time, energy, and emotional stress, and lead us toward a more motivated, peaceful, and satisfying way of living.
song: Mind settings ! Mind settings!
Short, long, small, big mind settings!
Rounding, rounding, everything is turning according to the points!
Our negative mind settings keep us in long unhealthy prison, do not want to say good bye
Our contaminated mind settings can not digest fresh, healthy food in many cases!
Let's say bye! bye! bye!
but our positive mind settings let us fly to the blue sky?
little twisting or turning Mind settings can bring big, positive outcome in our lives
Let's make our transition period smooth easy!
Art is every where nature or man made: Exploring Art Through Literature is a unique program where students discover how art—both natural and man-made—exists all around us. Through the lens of beauty concepts, they’ll learn how simple objects can be transformed into something meaningful and visually impactful. The program bridges art and literature, encouraging both physical and mental engagement. Students won’t just learn theory; they’ll actively apply what they discover. By the end, participants will develop a refreshed mindset, empowered to beautify their surroundings creatively and thoughtfully by using art rules. This approach promotes mental well-being and recognizes the economic value of aesthetic awareness in everyday life. "Little, little dots of water make a pond, everyday little, big adding also can make a long river line"
What makes my program unique is that it not only offers a fun, creative experience, but also fosters a transformative mindset. The core idea is simple: "Take a small, simple piece and transform it into something magnificent through the power of beauty with simple things." This approach encourages students to view their surroundings as opportunities to enhance and beautify, all while embracing the concept that even small, simple elements can have a profound impact.
As a result, this program is not only nurtures creativity but also promotes a sense of purpose and well-being, which can positively impact mental health and contribute to a stronger economy.
Example of one pick up simple piece and make it gorgeous big:
I will teach how to make a beautiful origami butterfly book just by a simple paper where i will teach how to make riddle song in each page and have their own beautiful decorations in each page with my decoration
(This program is theoretical and practical)
- Motivational speeches or spoken words
- Seasonal drama song books which co tains art and origamis
- Poems
- Abstract arts with themes
- Teach how to make origami butterfly book where they can create there own riddle drama songs and create their own beautiful art
