Extra snooze minutes are like scraps of frosting for me. I just can’t resist them. Try as I might, it … 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, a seasonal family photographer, and an around-the-clock-children's book author who gets distracted by my camera and buttery sunlight. Thank you for stopping by!
Eid in Atlanta!
Sharing a few of my Eid photos as well as this article on Atlanta Muslim that featured the many diverse … More
Cultivating Hope
Isn’t summer all about slowing down, plucking dandelions, and then blowing and cultivating hope all over the place? To get … More
Review: Lailah’s Lunchbox: A Ramadan Story by Reem Faruqi with illustrations by Lea Lyon
Originally posted on The Book Wars:
Hardcover, 32 pages Published June 1st 2015 by Tilbury House Publishers Source: Author The review for…
Ramadanish
It’s Ramadan again! I’ve enjoyed reading people’s Ramadan Facebook statuses of how they’re going to do the best this month … More
Guest Post: Inspiration on Writing Lailah’s Lunchbox by Reem Faruqi
Originally posted on The Book Wars:
Ramadan, a month of fasting observed by Muslims around the world, starts around June 18th this…
Gardens of Kindness
I am at a ‘Graduation Ceremony’ or a ‘Moving Up Ceremony’ or a ‘Pre-K Presentation,’ whatever you call it. Z is … More
Words with Weight
“She had always wanted words, she loved them; grew up on them. Words gave her clarity, brought reason, shape.” ― … More
New Voice: Reem Faruqi on Lailah’s Lunchbox
I have read Cynthia Leitich Smith‘s blog Cynsations for a while. It is a great place for author information, resources, and most importantly, inspiration! … More
10 Question Illustrator Interview with Lea Lyon
“I tried to make the illustrations be both a mirror and a window for the reader,” – Lea Lyon, Illustrator. I … More
Darkest of Nights and Brightest of Days
I’ve noticed an uneasy trend in life. When some rejoice, some are mourning. When some are mourning, some are rejoicing. When … More
Sneak Peek: Lailah’s Lunchbox!
“Did you order a book?” my brother asks holding up a package outside my front door. I love books … More
Author Interview: Razeena Gutta of “Read Little Muslims!”
Razeena Gutta is the author and founder of Read Little Muslims. I first noticed her a few months ago on Facbeook. … More
Releasing Lailah: May 1st…
I like how the seasons blend into one another. From my window, I used to only see brown bare branches … More
PB Story Reviews: 14 Cows for America and more!
I wrote this a while ago and realized I hadn’t hit ‘Publish!’ Here it is… I love reviewing children’s books! … More
Booksy
“If you have a dream, don’t just sit there. Gather courage to believe that you can succeed and leave no … More
Bloom.
Lailah’s Lunchbox: The Book Cover!
The book link is up on Amazon! It doesn’t have the book picture up there yet, but here’s the Pre-Ordering … More
Meeting Lailah
My story Lailah’s Lunchbox is coming out this June! My illustrator is Lea Lyon and she has done a phenomenal job making Lailah come … More
Pockets of Comfort
I hear the triumphant thuds approach. Jump Jumpitty Jump. Toddler A jumps anywhere and everywhere. At first, cautious tries to get … More
Doodling Through Life 