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Books for Adults

Saffron Dreams

2009, modern history press

From the darkest hour of American history emerges a mesmerizing tale of tender love, a life interrupted, and faith recovered.

Beyond the Cayenne Wall

2005, iUniverse

A collection of stories about Pakistani women struggling to find their individualities despite the barriers imposed by society.

Books for Children

The Doll Whisperer

Amani is about to start school in the United States. She and her family moved here from Pakistan. Amani misses her old home. She wonders whether she will ever feel the magic she used to feel there.

My Friend Suhana

2014, LOVING HEALING PRESS

A heartwarming tale of a little girl who uses art to form a close bond with a child with cerebral palsy. Winner of the Dolly Gray Children's Literature Award.

Rani in Search of a Rainbow

2014, LOVING HEALING PRESS

Displaced by the 2010 Pakistan floods, Rani’s family has taken refuge at a relief camp where they are doing their part to help other flood victims. 

A Manual for Marco

2015, LOVING HEALING PRESS

A little girl decides to make a list of all the things she likes and dislikes about dealing with her autistic brother.

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