If you give her a ball of playdough she will return it a perfect rose. If you give her a … More
Author: Doodling Through Life
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
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