Welcome to my newsletter!
I’m a Lebanese-American author with a lot of opinions. Here, you’ll find thought-provoking pieces on the role of stories and storytellers in our society, insights on writing and publishing, and info on what I’m doing to change the world with my work.
My books include the Shad Hadid children’s fantasy series, the upcoming Bashir Boutros fantasy series, as well as the upcoming graphic novels, Tarik's Bazaar Adventure and Lilo and the League of Librarians, all with HarperCollins. I’ve also written short stories for teens and adults in collaboration with organizations like UNICEF and others.
In addition to being an author, I’m also a Creative Writing teacher with Gotham Writers Workshop, the Highlights Foundation, and others. I’m also a freelance book editor.
When not writing or reading, you can catch me scouring the world for delicious food, arguing with my mom about politics, or spreading my love of storytelling through events and school visits!
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