Welcome to my author’s page!

My parents and I immigrated from Cairo, Egypt, to Ontario, Canada in the ‘90s, and it was not easy for me to “fit in.” The people, the climate, the culture, and the language were different to get accustomed to. However, I was still very young then, so the only thing that helped me cope was stories and my imagination. Through them, I learned about my surroundings, which made the transition more bearable.

Fast forward, I became a mother and while working through the trials of motherhood, I was always appreciative of the experiences that my children have taught me. Raising two girls couldn’t be more my forte, and despite the usual challenges of raising little ones, through witnessing their zest for life and how they see the world, I was reminded of my childhood and what the world looked like through a child’s eyes. 

Watching them grow and interact with my husband, myself, and others reignited my sense of curiosity and imagination. It was like getting reacquainted with a very dear old friend. So, one day, while I was getting my eldest to bed, I was inspired to write a picture book. Her silliness and quick-witted attitude inspired my first book, Pretty Please with Cheese, and somehow, my inspiration took a life of its own.