Nadir Balan – författare

Middle school student Kader is on the precipice of the turbulent path to adulthood. Join him on this journey of discovery and healing through dazzling art replete with puzzles, hidden images, symbolism, reflection and silence.Award-winning artist Nadir Balan brings this deeply human story to life with stunning illustrations that invite readers to feel every emotion alongside Kader as he uncovers his past and searches for belonging. Written by psychiatrist Dr. Yener Balan and psychotherapist Duygu Balan, this graphic novel embraces raw vulnerability and authentic experiences, creating a story that feels real, digestible, and powerfully relatable.Kader's Quest offers behavioral health specialists an invaluable therapeutic tool that resonates with young adults facing similar struggles with family dynamics, anxiety, friendship, bullies, and major life transitions. The carefully crafted narrative allows readers to process their own complex emotions through Kader's journey, helping them feel seen in their experiences. For professionals working with teens who struggle to articulate their feelings, this graphic novel provides a meaningful conversation starter grounded in evidence-based principles, making it a compelling read and a powerful clinical resource.

"Confidently Chill is an evidence-based anxiety workbook that helps young people understand what they are feeling and what to do about it. Grounded in psychological research and real clinical practice, it offers clear, practical tools for navigating worry, family stress, identity formation, and the pressure to perform in a hyperconnected world. The tone is direct, compassionate, and accessible, making complex concepts easy to apply in everyday life.Its companion graphic novel, Kader’s Quest, brings those same themes into story form. Through Kader’s journey with friendship, bullying, family tension, and belonging, readers see anxiety from the inside out. The layered artwork, symbolism, and interactive elements create space for reflection and conversation. Each book stands on its own, and together they offer powerful ways to approach the same goal: helping young people feel understood, capable, and less alone."