Book News I’m so excited to share that ZARA’S RULES FOR FINDING HIDDEN TREASURE releases in less than two weeks, on Oct 18th. This is a story about Zara’s side hustle to earn money for a new bike that goes sideways, the objects we treasure and why, and what really matters. Marie Kondo is mentioned, there’s a…

Book News In case you missed it, earlier this month I launched a new series, SUPER YOU, with the first book THE POWER OF FLIGHT. The series is a pick-your-path style format, where YOU are the main character and mysteriously gain the ability to FLY! Through a series of choices you make, your story will…

Book News Today is the launch of my new series with ZARA’S RULES FOR RECORD-BREAKING FUN! I’m so excited to share this book with you all and to hear what you think. The series is very close to my heart because so much of it is based on my childhood. I would be grateful if…

Book News Ramadan begins this year on the evening of April 1. I’m always excited to see everyone’s preparations and decorations and love the way people creatively incorporate my books into their library and home displays, reading corners, and craft projects. My very first picture book, Night of the Moon, released in time for Ramadan…

Book News Hello friends! I was stunned and overjoyed to learn that AMINA’S SONG was selected to win the Asian/Pacific American Award for Children’s Literature last month. Thanks so much to all of you for your warm wishes and congratulations! I‘m grateful that Amina’s story will hopefully get into the hands of more readers through…

BOOK NEWS I hope you are having a healthy and safe start to 2022! I thought I’d share something bright and joyful this cold winter morning. I adore these gorgeous spreads from my soon-to-be-published picture book ONE SUN AND COUNTLESS STARS: A MUSLIM BOOK OF NUMBERS, featuring the incredible art of Mehrdokht Amini. This is…

BOOK NEWS In case you missed it, this is the first cover of a new pick-your-path series I’m coauthoring with the amazing friend who got me into children’s publishing, Andrea Menotti! It’s been a blast to revisit this format and to offer readers a chance to go on thrilling adventures where they get to determine what…

book news I’m so excited to share my next middle grade series featuring Zara Saleem, a girl with a lot of heart, endless interests, and a great neighborhood filled with friends. I grew up devouring Ramona Quimby books, and adored her antics, opinions, and learning through trial and error! And I wanted to bring a…

AMINA’S SONG releases in just a week, and I’d love for you to be part of the celebration! Although it’s tricky launching a book during a pandemic, one advantage is being able to have all of you join me virtually, from around the country and globe! Please join me, in conversation with the wonderful and talented Aisha Saeed,…

A lot of news to share, including an ARC giveaway! Hi, everyone. I know it’s been a challenging and stressful year, but I hope you’ve been staying safe and healthy and that you’ve found some comfort in books. I’ve been missing traveling, seeing friends and fellow book lovers, and visiting schools in person. But I am…