This time, you won’t see two pale pink lines. Instead you will see the word Pregnant flash on the itty … More
Author: Doodling Through Life
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
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 … More
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 … More
This is Childhood: Nine
If you give her a ball of playdough she will return it a perfect rose. If you give her a … More
Introducing Anisa!
ANISA’S INTERNATIONAL DAY got a lovely blurb from Maleeha Siddiqui author of BARAKAH BEATS! My upcoming chapter book ANISA’S INTERNATIONAL … More
This is Childhood: Four
This is 4. “I love you Mommy” sing song whispers. Writing “I LVOE YOU” turned into “I LOVE YOU…” Getting … More
This Year…
THANK YOU for your book support! My books that launched this year seemed to be well received which I’m grateful … More
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 … More
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 … More
The ‘I Love’ List
I love: Karachi clothing lines stepping out of the Abu Dhabi airport and having my glasses fog up instantly the … More
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! … More
Read Aloud by Nana
I love my grandmother Nana and the character Nana in my verse novel UNSETTLED is based on her. I had … More
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 … More
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! … More