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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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Interviewing Parents: Part 2
Hi there! In this post, I will be sharing an interview with Zahra Halfal, a psychotherapist and mama of a one-year-old. As mentioned in my previous post, I will continue interviewing parents in the next few weeks to learn more about them. I find these interviews valuable not just as a children’s author but also…
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Interviewing Parents: Part 1
As a children’s book author-illustrator, I find it important to not only learn about the children I’m writing for but also learn about their parents and guardians, the people who buy and read the books. This is why, over the next few weeks, I’ll be interviewing carers of young children to get to know more…
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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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How to Get Your Book on Shelves
Are you a new author wanting to place your book at a local library, school or bookstore? If yes, learning how to write a compelling email can do wonders for promoting your book.
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Strategies for a Successful Book Launch
I am absolutely ecstatic to announce that my SECOND children’s book, The Little Fairy Finds Her Glow, will be published on April 6th!!! The book is about a fairy who discovers the power of love and kindness through an exciting adventure. I cannot wait to share it!
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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.
Tasneem Dairywala 