Writing

A split-screen graphic. On the left, a pastel striped background with the text 'BUY ME A COFFEE' and a graphic of a phone connecting to a laptop with the phrase 'Opening up the group chat!'. On the right, a smiling woman wearing a hijab and glasses holds up a blender cup filled with a pink smoothie, under the text 'NEW CONVOS FOR A NEW AUDIENCE'.

Buy Me a Coffee

I’m on Buy Me A Coffee! Why? Because I’m trying to overcome overthinking everything (yes, everything). I’m committing to writing for you every Sunday. Whether you want to support my journey with a coffee or just stay for the vibes, I’d love to have you.

I write. I teach. I mom.

Yup, that’s pretty much what I do. I’m not new to blogging, but I am in the newest phase of my writing journey. During those moments when I daydreamed about being a writer, I never thought that I’d try writing children’s literature. To be fair, this writing daydream changed a few times. Version 1: I’ll… Read more »

The Masjid Kamal Loves

One of the hardest parts about being an author is letting go. We often have to let go of ideas that just aren’t working. We let go of professional connections that no longer benefit either party. Most importantly, we let go of our books. After carefully nurturing a book through publication, we release it into… Read more »

Happy (almost) Birthday!

Hey kid, Well, tomorrow is our birthday. We’ll be 39. Can you believe it? That might sound really old to you now, but trust me, it doesn’t feel old. It’s been a while, so I wanted to take some time to catch you up on a few things. First, we grow up to be a… Read more »

7 Days Until The Masjid Kamal Loves

I still feel joy from all the love The Little Mermaid: Make A Splash received, but my happiness is currently doubled. In only 7 days, my newest picture book, The Masjid Kamal Loves, enters the world! The fact that this joyous picture book will be available in a week means that a smile has never… Read more »