If I must write (you can find more posts of me lately on Substack here!), I must add a disclaimer … More
Author: Doodling Through Life
When I doodle, whether it be swirls or figurines, I am transformed to a world in which my doodles live, and my thoughts become clear. My mind breathes.
I used to teach second grade. Now, I am a Stay-At-Home-Mother to three girls, a seasonal family photographer, and an around-the-clock-children's book author who gets distracted by my camera and buttery sunlight. Thank you for stopping by!
Why I Hate Costco
I’m just a girl who’s traveled from Abu Dhabi to Detroit and am standing in my aunt’s bathroom staring at the … More
The Writing Advice I Got that Makes this Year Worth It…
Children’s author Julie Hedlund, challenged participants of her 12 Days of Christmas for Writers series to share our SUCCESSES (rather than … More
28 Things I Know About Myself
Presenting a List-y-Love Letter of what I gravitate to… This post is part of a blog hop with the Creative … More
10 Ways to Support an Author
My book Zarina Divided is out in the world today! Here are TEN ways you can support authors like me: … More
ZARINA DIVIDED Interview: Illustrator Shehzil Malik
I’ve admired Shehzil Malik’s work from afar so was delighted to finally get to collaborate on a cover of mine. … More
Cycle of Care
My story on my father, his father, and me was featured in the New York Times. Link here. Pasting some … More
Shame: A Braided Essay
I see them waving in the breeze, shooting up toward the sun. My eyebrows furrow. It’s only my lawn. Weeds … More
HOUSE WITHOUT LIGHTS Interview: Illustrator Nadia Alam
I’m so excited to welcome Nadia! She is the phenomenal illustrator for HOUSE WITHOUT LIGHTS. Her pictures make the book … More
DO YOU EVEN KNOW ME? Interview: Illustrator Ani Bushry
I’m thrilled to be welcoming Ani Bushry in this space to talk about her illustrations for my upcoming book DO … More
Two New Picture Books…
A Note Before I dive in … It is hard to share good book news when the world is in … More
Standards
She used to have high standards. Used to touch the pad of her index finger to her eyes to place … More
SWIMMING TOWARD A DREAM Interview: Illustrator Asma Enayeh
I am so excited to welcome Asma Enayeh, illustrator of our upcoming picture book SWIMMING TOWARD A DREAM: YUSRA MARDINI’S … More
The Chanting Women (A Birth Story)
This time, you won’t see two pale pink lines. Instead you will see the word Pregnant flash on the itty … More
Behind the Scenes of my Books…
I was so excited to participate in TeachingBooks and share the behind the scenes of my following books. I was … More
When Multitasking Goes Wrong…
It’s the last few days of Ramadan here and May is shaping up to be busy with the end of … More
CALL ME ADNAN Interview: Illustrator Hazem Asif
I’m excited to welcome and interview talented illustrator Hazem Asif who created beautiful art for CALL ME ADNAN. I’d always … More
MILLOO’S MIND Interview: Illustrator Hoda Hadadi
I am so excited to welcome the talented illustrator Hoda Hadadi to my blog today. My words are in bold! … More
What Social Media Doesn’t Tell You…
The squares don’t always show the truth. Something I hate about social media is the perfection of it all. On … More
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 … More
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