Come hear these authors speak about their works and the writing process. Talk to the authors, ask questions, and get your books signed!
Author Reem Faruqi will talk about her newest book, Zarina Divided, out in May, as well as her 2023 book Golden Girl. There will be short Q&A and book signing to follow. Bring your own book, or books will be available for purchase at the event! For more details check out our Middle Grade Author Series blog post.
Reem Faruqi is the award-winning children’s book author of “Lailah’s Lunchbox,” a book based on her own experiences as a young Muslim girl immigrating to the United States. She’s also the author of “Amira’s Picture Day,” “I Can Help,” “Milloo’s Mind,” “Anisa’s International Day,” and three middle grade novels in verse, “Unsettled,” “Golden Girl,” and “Call Me Adnan,” many of which received starred reviews. After surviving Atlanta traffic and the school drop off, Reem spends her days trying to write, but instead gets distracted easily by her camera and buttery sunlight. Reem Faruqi lives in Atlanta with her husband and daughters. You can find her at http://www.reemfaruqi.com/.
AGE GROUP: | Ages 12 - 15 |
EVENT TYPE: | Culture | Book Talks | Author Talk |