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About: Shifa Safadi
Profile:
SHIFA SALTAGI SAFADI is the National Book Award winning author of Kareem Between, the Amina Banana series, and several picture books, including The Gift of Eid. She has a bachelor’s degree in English literature, is a former ELA teacher, and is passionate about spreading a love of reading through storytimes and school visits. Shifa was born in Syria and immigrated to the US with her parents as a young girl. She lives near Chicago with her husband and four children. Find her on Instagram @shifasaltagisafadi
Posts by Shifa Safadi:
- WNDMG Wednesday- Author Interview with Marzieh Abbas (August 13, 2025 - Diversity, WNDMG)
- WNDMG Author Interview with Reem Faruqi on her book Zarina Divided (April 9, 2025 - Articles)
- WNDMG Author Interview with Raj Tawney on his book All-Mixed Up (December 11, 2024 - Articles, Author Interviews, WNDMG)