I love: Karachi clothing lines stepping out of the Abu Dhabi airport and having my glasses fog up instantly the … 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 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
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
A Kind Review of Unsettled
Originally posted on Bit About Books:
Author: Reem Faruqi Publisher: HarperCollins Release Date: May 11/21 Reviewer: Kathie Thank you Edelweiss+ and the…
Zina’s Fall Family Photos!
I had to think back to when I first took Zina’s photos – they were sooo long ago! Jasiah was … More
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
Doodling Through Life 