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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 Author Interview with Lynnette Mawhinney about her New Book (October 9, 2024 - Articles, Author Interviews, Diversity, WNDMG)
- Round up of Black-authored MG titles in honor of Juneteenth (June 19, 2024 - Articles, Book Lists, Diversity, WNDMG)
- WNDMG Wednesday: Author Interview with Christina Matula (June 12, 2024 - Articles, Author Interviews)