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Natasha Khan Kazi is an author-illustrator who draws from her first-generation immigrant experience (pun intended). Born in Bangladesh, she moved to the United States when she was five. Her debut picture book, Moon’s Ramadan, was a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection and a School Library Journal Best Picture Book of the Year selection, among other honors. Natasha shares her art with the world through her blogs, IslamiMommy and Art with Miss Natasha. She lives in Los Angeles with her family. Visit her at natashakhankazi.com.Natasha Khan Kazi is an author-illustrator who draws from her first-generation immigrant experience (pun intended). Born in Bangladesh, she moved to the United States when she was five. Her debut picture book, Moon’s Ramadan, was a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection and a School Library Journal Best Picture Book of the Year selection, among other honors. Natasha shares her art with the world through her blogs, IslamiMommy and Art with Miss Natasha. She lives in Los Angeles with her family. Visit her at natashakhankazi.com.

PRAISE FOR MOON'S RAMADAN: "Moon celebrates with Muslims of different cultures, skin tones, ages, body types, and abilities actively engaged in evening activities of Ramadan, including good deeds and charity. Women are depicted with and without hijab, in various styles including niqab, while young girls are not portrayed wearing headscarves. Inviting... Upbeat... Sweet.” — Kirkus Reviews“A seven-year-old schemes to win prize money at her cousin’s wedding in a lively picture book that centers South Asian wedding traditions. Kazi’s watercolor textures and digital palette of turquoise, magenta, and melon further brighten a high-energy family story that underlines how “laughter helps two families become one big family.” — Publishers WeeklyPRAISE FOR MOON'S RAMADAN: "Will create a curiosity about traditions that are less familiar to some readers, but will also generate joy and connection for children who know the practices. A delightful read that teaches students about Ramadan and emphasizes the diversity in the Islamic world. Definitely a go-to for librarians and teachers.” — School Library Journal (starred review)PRAISE FOR MOON'S RAMADAN: "Will create a curiosity about traditions that are less familiar to some readers, but will also generate joy and connection for children who know the practices. A delightful read that teaches students about Ramadan and emphasizes the diversity in the Islamic world. Definitely a go-to for librarians and teachers.” — School Library Journal (starred review)PRAISE FOR MOON'S RAMADAN: "Moon celebrates with Muslims of different cultures, skin tones, ages, body types, and abilities actively engaged in evening activities of Ramadan, including good deeds and charity. Women are depicted with and without hijab, in various styles including niqab, while young girls are not portrayed wearing headscarves. Inviting... Upbeat... Sweet.” — Kirkus ReviewsPRAISE FOR MOON'S RAMADAN: "Detailed, colorful. The diversity of the Muslim population is evident in the illustrations, making this a welcome addition to shelves of books about celebrations.” — Booklist“A seven-year-old schemes to win prize money at her cousin’s wedding in a lively picture book that centers South Asian wedding traditions. Kazi’s watercolor textures and digital palette of turquoise, magenta, and melon further brighten a high-energy family story that underlines how “laughter helps two families become one big family.” — Publishers WeeklyPRAISE FOR MOON'S RAMADAN: "Detailed, colorful. The diversity of the Muslim population is evident in the illustrations, making this a welcome addition to shelves of books about celebrations.” — Booklist