In this conversation, Saadia Faruqi joins Jennifer to chat abouther journey as a reader and writer, as well as the importance of representation in children's literature. They also delve into Saadia's books, including Yusuf Azeem Is Not a Hero and Saving Sunshine, and the inspiration behind them. Saadia shares her experiences as a writer and the impact she hopes to make with her stories. The conversation highlights the need for diverse voices and perspectives in literature and the power of storytelling to create understanding and empathy. Show notes and other information related to this episode (including a discount code from Bookelicioius) can be found here. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Building Relationships Online 02:08 Saadia's Journey as a Reader 03:28 Saadia's Journey as a Writer 05:44 Writing Books for Underrepresented Readers 11:06 Yusuf Azim Is Not a Hero 18:07 Saving Sunshine and Writing a Graphic Novel 24:14 Upcoming Books and Projects 26:19 Importance of Saadia's Work

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