A restorative justice story for young readers

Every harm leaves a mark.
Every choice can help repair it.

Bring the message of Rahim’s Rhyme to your school or youth correctional facility with an inspiring, in-person author experience.

For schoolsFor youth facilitiesDomestic travel included
Rahim's Rhyme: A Restorative Justice Journey by Shakur Abdullah
RAHIM’S RHYME · SHAKUR ABDULLAH

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More than a reading

A story becomes a doorway.

Through rhyme, conversation, and genuine connection, young people explore what it means to take responsibility, listen with empathy, repair harm, and find their way back to community.

01 Accountability02 Empathy03 Repair04 Reintegration
Shakur Abdullah, author of Rahim’s Rhyme

Meet the author

Shakur Abdullah

Author and restorative justice practitioner

Shakur brings Rahim’s Rhyme to life through storytelling, restorative practices, and honest conversation. His visits invite young people to think deeply about accountability, empathy, healing, and the power of making things right.

Invite Shakur to Your Organization

The complete experience

Three powerful hours.
Four lasting moments.

Each visit is intentionally designed to meet young people where they are—and invite them to imagine where they can go next.

01

Meet & Greet

A warm, personal welcome that helps young people connect with the author and the story behind the book.

02

One-Hour Visit

An engaging visit designed for a school, youth program, or youth correctional facility.

03

Live Book Reading

A memorable reading of Rahim’s Rhyme, followed by age-appropriate reflection on harm, healing, and repair.

04

Personalized Signing

A personal book-signing experience that gives each young reader a meaningful connection to the message.

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Schools & youth programs

Turn reading into reflection.

A meaningful complement to literacy, social-emotional learning, conflict resolution, and character education.

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Youth correctional facilities

Create space for accountability and hope.

A credible, human-centered experience that invites honest conversation about choices, consequences, repair, and second chances.

All-inclusive domestic author visit

$5,500

one flat booking fee

✓ Meet & greet✓ One-hour on-site visit✓ Live reading✓ Personalized book signing✓ Round-trip domestic airfare✓ One overnight lodging stay✓ 10 complimentary books

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