Author: Natasha K
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Ramadan Favor Printables: Folding Moon Phases Paper Craft [Updated]
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Between two kids, I make 50 Ramadan favors for the students in my sons’ classrooms. So, I need Ramadan favors that are:✅ Eco-friendly✅ Budget-friendly✅ Fun for kids 😃✅ Public school approved✅ Candy-free 🚫 So this year, I made a Moon’s Ramadan themed folding paper craft. And I don’t gate keep, so you can download the…
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The Complete Guide To AANHPI KidLit Creators in Southern California
Photo by Venti Views on Unsplash May is AANHPI Heritage Month, and Southern California is home to many Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) kidlit creators. These authors, illustrators, and content creators are weaving their heritage, experiences, and cultural traditions into stories that resonate with readers of all backgrounds. From picture books to…
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Meet Lulu: A Peek into My Character Design Process
When I was five years old, my idol was Punky Brewster. She was a fun, free-spirited girl who faced challenges with courage and creativity. I was a kindergartner living in a new country, and she was everything I wanted to be. So when I brainstormed my first picture book protagonist, I knew she had to be…
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7 Lessons: What To Do When Only One Person Shows Up To Your Book Event
On April 15, 2023, it happened, I had a bookstore event, and only one person came. I was riding high, having well-attended events, and wondering if it would happen to me. And it did, on my birthday. But I carried on because I heard the sage advice of authors before me saying, “Give 110% to…
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Cover Reveal: LULU IN THE SPOTLIGHT
I am so excited to announce my second author-illustrated picture book, LULU IN THE SPOTLIGHT: A SOUTH ASIAN WEDDING STORY, and share a first look at the cover! After many long nights (and pounds of dark chocolate), we are here. Thank you to my agent, Tanusri, editor, Weslie, art director, @jlhogle , and the entire team at @versifybooks and @harperkids for…
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Big News! Announcing BELA AND LILY
I wrote a story about friendship. I wrote a story about friendship for English as a Second Language Learners like me. I wrote a story about friendship for kind and open-minded kids, like my first friend in America. I wrote a story about friendship based on my American immigrant experience, and I am so grateful…
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Then and Now: The Pitt News
THEN & NOW! 20+ years ago, I wrote an opinion column for The Pitt News, my college newspaper. Sharing my stories was a highlight of my college experience. Seeing myself in The Pitt News again is a sweet moment.You can read the full article here. I had a Zoom interview with Nada Abdulaziz, the student…
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Storytime With My Local Bookstore and Library
This moment will be imprinted on my heart forever. I walked into Redondo Beach Library’s storytime room to see a room full of smiling friends and community members. The librarian expected 30 people on a rainy Wednesday at 4pm. But that day there were 70 people! And this number is not a reflection of me,…
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Event Recap: SoCal Kids Museum
After I wrote Moon’s Ramadan I wasn’t ready to share it. I thought editors wouldn’t be interested in a “religious story.” I had internalized negative narratives about my faith. I shared my manuscript for critique and my peers said, “Submit this book!” That’s when I realized, I had to look for the light, the positivity,…
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Behind the Book Cover: MOON’S RAMADAN
When you go to the library or bookstore there are so many books to choose from! Sometimes you do need to judge a book by its cover, or at least it’s cover jacket. The illustrator and the Art Director work together to create something that will attract the right reader to the story. Watch my…
NATASHA KHAN KAZI 