HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. - s4story -- Barnes & Noble in Huntersville, North Carolina will host author K.A. Nayampalli on Saturday, July 19th from 3:00 to 5:00 PM for a special book signing event celebrating her debut young adult novel, A Journey to the Heart of Kumari: Guardians of a Secret Legacy.

Blending Himalayan mythology, spiritual discovery, and a coming-of-age journey, Guardians of a Secret Legacy follows sixteen-year-old Harrison Sharma as a family trip unravels into a soul-stirring search for an ancient diamond—and a truth buried deep in his family's past. The novel has drawn praise for its lyrical storytelling, cultural richness, and powerful emotional depth.

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"I'm honored to share this story with readers in North Carolina," Nayampalli says. "It's a tale that invites us to explore who we are, where we come from, and what we're called to become."

The event is free and open to the public. Attendees can meet the author, ask questions about the book and her creative process, and purchase signed copies on-site. Nayampalli's second book in the series, Bloodlines & Betrayals, is currently in production and set to release this fall.

For more information visit TheNayampalliHouse.org