Hoda Hadadi – illustratör

From the author of Lailah’s Lunchbox and Unsettled comes a powerful picture book biography about Maryam Faruqi, the founder of the Happy Home Schools, which provided education to thousands of girls across Pakistan at a time when girls weren't encouraged to go to school."Powerful prose underscores Milloo’s determination and the importance of gender equity in education. The detailed art invites readers to linger over each page, poring over collaged outfits and patterns, all of which evoke a strong sense of place." —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Maryam was a trailblazer for women’s education and the author is her granddaughter, creating a personal, inspiring tale. Perfect for fans of Malala’s Magic Pencil and She Persisted!Milloo lives in a time when school is considered unnecessary for girls. But to Milloo, education is essential.When Milloo reads, her thoughts dance. Milloo courageously dreams of becoming a teacher, but in fifth grade her parents tell her she has had enough school. Milloo is heartbroken but finds a way to achieve her educational goals, graduating high school and college with honors. When she’s married, Milloo’s husband tells her to stay home, but she does not let that stop her.She decides to open a school in her house and later opens more schools around Karachi, Pakistan, fulfilling her dreams.A Bank Street Books Best Children's Book of the Year for Biography and Memoir, noted for outstanding merit (2024)2025 Georgia Children’s Picturebook (Gr. K–4) Award

"Poetic language, attractive illustrations and a positive message about Islam, without any didacticism: a wonderful combination," declares Kirkus Reviews in a starred review.Lalla lives in the Muslim country of Mauritania, and more than anything, she wants to wear a malafa, the colorful cloth Mauritanian women, like her mama and big sister, wear to cover their heads and clothes in public. But it is not until Lalla realizes that a malafa is not just worn to show a woman's beauty and mystery or to honor tradition—a malafa for faith—that Lalla's mother agrees to slip a long cloth as blue as the ink in the Koran over Lalla's head, under her arm, and round and round her body. Then together, they pray. An author's note and glossary are included in the back of the book.

Did you ever think about the power of a smile? With one short poem, French writer and humanitarian Raoul Follereau, spoke to the world about the value of this fundamentally human expression. Each line of the poem is brought to life by multi award winning illustrator Hoda Hadadi, with a simple story of a day in the life of two children. Two children who smile a lot - and change the world around them.

A universal story about displacement, migration, andthe many ways we find home. Nur has always loved her home by the sea, where water glimmersalong a straight horizon. But when Nur and her family are forcedto leave, they begin a long journey to an unfamiliar place.For Nur, nothing in this new place feels like home.Then one day, Nur's mother brings her a new set of paintbrushes.Nur's brushstrokes help her connect the place she's lost, andshe finds home again through creativity and heart. The Light of Home will resonate withanyone who has ever had to leave a place they've loved.From author, poet, and physician Diana Farid comes this introspectivestory about belonging and the power of creativity.Artist Hoda Hadadi's gorgeous illustrations bring this storyto life in beautiful detail

Illustrated with stunning cut paper art, these seven poetic vignettes capture true stories of courage, hope, and resilience from around the world.In Imagine A Garden, award-winning children's author Rina Singh shares seven real-life stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things for their communities amidst war, poverty, and violence.With vivid, textured images from celebrated Iranian illustrator Hoda Hadadi, this powerful picture book is:A celebration of everyday heroes and how they make their communities a better placeA teaching tool for facilitating difficult but hopeful conversations about conflict in our world, and the people who are making a difference in their own wayFor kids ages 6 to 10, Imagine A Garden reimagines our complex world through the lens of love and compassion.