I had to think back to when I first took Zina’s photos – they were sooo long ago! Jasiah was … 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, an Atlanta based children-family-lifestyle photographer, and an author of Lailah’s Lunchbox (Tilbury House Publishing, 2015.) I have two new picture books projected for 2021: Amira's Picture Day (Holiday House, 2021) and I Can Help (Eerdmans, 2021) as well as my debut middle grade novel Unsettled (HarperCollins 2021).
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Betsy, Aaron, Caroline, and Molly’s Fall Family Photos
This has been my 3rd time photographing Betsy’s beautiful family. I met Betsy and Aaron when they had a one … More
AMIRA’S PICTURE DAY Cover Interview: Illustrator Fahmida Azim
I’m so excited to welcome and interview Illustrator Fahmida Azim who is responsible for the lovely pictures for Amira’s Picture … More
UNSETTLED Cover Interview: Illustrator Soumbal Qureshi and Designer Molly Fehr
I’m excited to welcome and interview my illustrator Soumbal Qureshi and cover designer Molly Fehr who were responsible for my … More
My Writing Journey
I participated in a #kidlit Pakistani author-illustrator story hop on Instagram and thought I’d share my writing journey via images … More
Story Behind How I Got A Book Deal and Went to Auction!
I wrote this bookish post** in January 2020, and it is now officially June 2020! I am now officially able … More
A BIG Thank You!
I’m just starting to recline on the dental chair when the chirpy hygienist comments that she loves my book and … More
Virtual Read Alouds this Ramadan 2020
Each Ramadan, I am in awe and thankful for your support of my book! I love seeing the book come … More
A Ramadan Story: From Blogging to Books
Originally posted on Discover:
Reem Faruqi loves to create and thrives through her chosen art mediums: photos, pencils, paints, and…
Behind the Scenes of Quarantine Life…
I was telling a mom of a toddler to enjoy the slower days before school started because once they did, … More
A Lesson from Tomatoes
I’ve been tackling a middle grade novel and was googling gardening things for a book (probably all my books for … More
How I Got My Literary Agent
I’ve been wanting to share the details for some time now in case this may be helpful for anyone querying! … More
3 Year Old Photosession!
I love photographing this duo and if you’ve read my blog you are familiar with these 2! I’ve photographed them … More
Aaron, Betsy, Caroline, and Molly’s Fall Photos!
This fall has been busy for me, and after my recent author trip to Buffalo, NY, I told myself … More
My Author’s Visit to Buffalo, New York!
Last weekend I was honored to be invited to the 2019 KidsLit Week and the 5th Annual WNY Children’s Book … More
2 Year Old Family Fall Session
These 2 are one of my favorite dynamic duos! I’ve photographed this energetic toddler since he was a newborn and … More
Aisha’s Family Fall Session
I had a great time photographing Aisha’s family last weekend! We have been going back and forth on dates, but … More
The one question I would ask my students’ parents…
You know your child better than anyone else. Is there anything you would like to share with me? This question … More
When You Have a Hard Year
Sitting on the cool tile floor, I held my breath as I watched a second faint pink line appear. Feeling … More
Living with Kids: Featured on Design Mom
I was featured on Gabrielle Blair’s Design Mom blog! If you are a new reader, this is a fun peek … More
