Singapore
Types of kidlit books
Picture books
Total kidlit books published
2
Selected titles
Ummi, What Are You Reading? (Idayu Hussain), Kuih Yang Mana Satu?/ Which Kuih? (Ungu Pen)
Describe your style
Islamic, bilingual
How did you get started?
I wanted to write books with topics that have yet to be published.
Where do you get story ideas?
I observed for gaps in the children's literature that I thought I could fill.
Pick one book of yours that kids should read
Kuih Yang Mana Satu? It's unique, it's local, it's funny and it's 'delicious'!
Tip for parents, how to help kids enjoy reading
Be a role model! Bring them to the library often!
Tip for aspiring kidlit writers
Get out of your comfort zone and start writing!
Your big wish for kidlit publishing next year (2020)?
More local bilingual books and Islamically-themed picture books for the global audience.
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GREAT KIDLIT SHOWCASE 2019
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ALSO:
+ Check out my latest series LAST KID RUNNING, published by Penguin Random House