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The Little Elf Finds His Spark: A Modern Fairytale Celebrating Kindness and Self-Acceptance
Hello world! After a full year of pondering and doodling, I am thrilled to announce the publication of my fourth children’s book, The Little Elf Finds His Spark! In this children’s fantasy, Ayaan, a vain and sparkly-nosed elf, accidentally falls into the Great Pond, turning his once stunning nose a dull purple. Determined to regain…
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We’re Moving to Wasaga Beach!
Even my daughter, Sarrah, is thrilled. Our house is made of brown bricks so she’s calling it our “chocolate house”.
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The Story Behind “The Little Fairy Finds Her Glow”
My four-year-old daughter, Sarrah, is my biggest inspiration. She makes me laugh, love, and create every single day. That’s why I decided to write a children’s book, The Little Fairy Finds Her Glow, featuring a fairy named Sarrah who goes on a journey to find her glow. In this post, I want to share with…
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Introducing The Little Fairy Finds Her Glow: A New Children’s Book Celebrating Friendship and Kindness
As a parent, I love finding multi-dimensional books that encourage my daughter to think about more than what’s on the page. That’s why I’m thrilled to announce the release of my new children’s book, The Little Fairy Finds Her Glow, which is sure to delight children ages 3-7. Featuring bright and colourful illustrations, this book…
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My Journey to Writing Children’s Books: From Nerve-Wrecking Fear to Overwhelming Love
The first time I met my daughter, I was crushed by fear and love. As she squealed and wailed in my arms, I had no idea how the desire to raise her as a loving and compassionate adult would influence my creative practice.
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Valuable Resources for Aspiring Authors and Illustrators
In this blog post, I’m going to share a list of the most valuable resources I have come across in my publishing journey. I’m dividing this list into 3 sections: Writing and Illustration, Publishing, and Marketing and Promotion to make it easy for you to find the information you need.
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Children’s Books Review: My Top 10 Picks for Young Readers and Their Parents
I have been reading to my daughter since the day she was born. Or maybe the day after that. I think I was a bit out of it on the first day. So, we have gone through quite a lot of books together.
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6 Do’s and Dont’s of Being a Successful Artist
Every time I lead a workshop, I get the “but I’m not an artist” comment from at least one student. My response is always the same: we’re all born artists.
Tasneem Dairywala 