Скачать или смотреть 12 x 12 Picture Book Podcast 008: Marzieh Abbas - Teach Yourself to Write Picture Books

Can you teach yourself to write marketable picture books?

Marzieh Abbas’s journey proves it can be done!

Julie Hedlund and Kelli Panique enjoy a delightful conversation with the multi-published author. Marzieh has published over 40 books for kids since 2018, from board books to middle grade. In our discussion, she elaborates on her journey from professional baker to award-winning author. Marzieh’s story is so inspirational. Come be inspired to create your own successful writing journey.

You’ll discover:

How 12 x 12 played a pivotal role in Marzieh becoming a multi-published author
Why she chooses to publish in the US market while she lives in Pakistan
How she was inspired to write for children
The challenge of being a writer without access to public libraries or bookstores
How she studied mentor texts to learn to write picture books
Writing Muslim books for Muslim kids vs. sharing the experiences of Muslim children with a mainstream audience
Why finding joy in the publishing process is crucial
What it is like to write a picture book bio of a living person
The importance of being in a community that gets what you’re trying to do

Books mentioned in this episode:

A Dupatta Is . . . by Marzieh Abbas and Anu Chouhan
Yasmeen Lari, Green Architect: The True Story of Pakistan’s First Woman Architect by Marzieh Abbas and Hoda Hadadi
Aarzu All Around by Marzieh Abbas
The Camel Library by Marzieh Abbas and Anain Shaikh
The Day The Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers
Malala’s Magical Pencil by Malala Yousafzai and Kerascoët
Henna is… by Marzieh Abbas and Anu Chouhan
Awe-samosas! by Marzieh Abbas and Bhagya Madanasinghe
A Ramadan to Remember by Marzieh Abbas Ali and Najwa Awatiff
Radiant Ramadan by Marzieh Abbas and Anoosha Syed
Friday Fun by Marzieh Abbas and Anoosha Syed
Excited for Eid by Marzieh Abbas and Anoosha Syed
Together We Ride by Valerie Bolling and Kaylani Juanita
Together We Swim by Valerie Bolling and Kaylani Juanita
Big Red Lollipop by Rukhana Khan and Sophie Blackall


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