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

It’s the last few days of Ramadan here and May is shaping up to be busy with the end of … More

I’m excited to welcome and interview talented illustrator Hazem Asif who created beautiful art for CALL ME ADNAN. I’d always … More

I am so excited to welcome the talented illustrator Hoda Hadadi to my blog today. My words are in bold! … More

The squares don’t always show the truth. Something I hate about social media is the perfection of it all. On … More

I’m excited to welcome and interview talented illustrator Aaliya Jaleel who created beautiful art for ANISA’S INTERNATIONAL DAY. I’d always … More

So excited to share this new picture book of mine that is close to my heart, MILLOO’S MIND. It’s illustrated … More

It’s the night before school and I can’t sleep. As a teacher, the night before school, I couldn’t sleep as … More

If you give her a ball of playdough she will return it a perfect rose. If you give her a … More

This is 4. “I love you Mommy” sing song whispers. Writing “I LVOE YOU” turned into “I LOVE YOU…” Getting … More

THANK YOU for your book support! My books that launched this year seemed to be well received which I’m grateful … More

If you have a book coming out, CONGRATULATIONS! When you first get the offer for your book, you may feel … More

Thank you so much Anoosha for bringing the cover of GOLDEN GIRL to life! I’m delighted to interview you! Anoosha … More

I love: Karachi clothing lines stepping out of the Abu Dhabi airport and having my glasses fog up instantly the … More

I’ve had the privilege of capturing Betsy’s family each year and I love seeing how much these two have grown! … More

I love my grandmother Nana and the character Nana in my verse novel UNSETTLED is based on her. I had … More

I’m so excited to welcome author & illustrator Mikela Prevost to this space today. Mikela is responsible for the dreamy … More

In 7 days the girls (all of them!) hopefully return to school and my picture book I CAN HELP releases! … More