ANISA’S INTERNATIONAL DAY Interview: Illustrator Aaliya Jaleel

I’m excited to welcome and interview talented illustrator Aaliya Jaleel who created beautiful art for ANISA’S INTERNATIONAL DAY. I’d always…

Milloo’s Mind, Sneak Peek!

So excited to share this new picture book of mine that is close to my heart, MILLOO’S MIND. It’s illustrated…

Ode to Summer

It’s the night before school and I can’t sleep. As a teacher, the night before school, I couldn’t sleep as…

This is Childhood: Nine

If you give her a ball of playdough she will return it a perfect rose. If you give her a…

This is Childhood: Four

This is 4. “I love you Mommy” sing song whispers. Writing “I LVOE YOU” turned into “I LOVE YOU…” Getting…

This Year…

THANK YOU for your book support! My books that launched this year seemed to be well received which I’m grateful…

What it Feels Like to Launch a Book

If you have a book coming out, CONGRATULATIONS! When you first get the offer for your book, you may feel…

GOLDEN GIRL Cover Interview: Illustrator Anoosha Syed

Thank you so much Anoosha for bringing the cover of GOLDEN GIRL to life! I’m delighted to interview you! Anoosha…

The ‘I Love’ List

I love: Karachi clothing lines stepping out of the Abu Dhabi airport and having my glasses fog up instantly the…

Betsy, Aaron, Caroline, and Molly’s Family Photos

I’ve had the privilege of capturing Betsy’s family each year and I love seeing how much these two have grown!…

Read Aloud by Nana

I love my grandmother Nana and the character Nana in my verse novel UNSETTLED is based on her. I had…

I CAN HELP Interview: Illustrator Mikela Prevost

I’m so excited to welcome author & illustrator Mikela Prevost to this space today. Mikela is responsible for the dreamy…

New Release: I CAN HELP…

In 7 days the girls (all of them!) hopefully return to school and my picture book I CAN HELP releases!…

Alexis Family Photos with Grandparents

I had just wrapped up a session with a lively group of cousins and their grandparents, and then Alexis reached…

Cousins and Grandparents Photos

I can’t believe summer is almost over and it’s almost back-to-school-time! I wasn’t sure if I was doing photos as…

Laura’s Family Photos

Laura reached out to me just as the pandemic was getting intense but I’m so glad life is getting better…

Kicking Back with Kick-butt and Reem Faruqi!

Originally posted on Kick-butt Kidlit:
Welcome to Kicking Back with Kick-butt! Today we’re chatting with Reem Faruqi, the author of UNSETTLED…

Unapologetically Muslim Interview | With Reem Faruqi

Originally posted on The Perks of Being Noura:
Welcome back to another interview under my Unapologetically Muslim project! Today I’m welcoming a wonderful middle…

The Box

The box has the words NEW RELEASE stamped on it with black ink and is sitting on my doorstep. It’s…