Photo Credit:
Photo credit
Connie Tsang
Naseem Hrab
BIO
Biography

Naseem Hrab is the author of several children’s books including Otis & Peanut, How to Party Like a Snail and Weekend Dad, a 2020 Governor General’s Literary Awards finalist. Naseem is also the author of The Sour Cherry Tree, which won the 2022 Governor General’s Literary Award for Young People's Literature—Illustrated Books. Her work has been praised by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, NPR, Bank Street College, and more. Sometimes Naseem likes to get up on a stage and tell true stories. She loves improv and coffee ice cream.

ADDRESS
City: Toronto, Province/Territory: Ontario
EMAIL
GENRE
Children's Writing; Comedy Writing; Personal Essays
AWARDS
Awards
Name
Governor General's Literary Awards for Young People 's Literature, Illustrated Books
Publication
Weekend Dad
Year
2020
Name
Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award Finalist
Publication
Weekend Dad
Year
2021
LINKS
Links
Personal Website
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS
Presentation details
Presentation Length
60 minutes
School presentation details
Audience Size
10+
Intended Audience
Grades K and up / Ages 5 and up
Presentation Length
60 minutes
Presentation Description
Presentation description

With her signature combination of humour and heart, Naseem will:
• discuss the inspiration for her writing
• take kids on a journey from idea to manuscript to finished book
• give kids and teens tips for writing their own stories
• read from two books
• Q&As

Presentation Fee(s)
$300
EQUITY INITIATIVE
As part of the Union’s Equity Implementation Plan, we are committed to increasing awareness of authors who are Black, Indigenous, racialized, LGBTQI2S, or living with a disability. This author identifies as:
Members who identify as:
Black, Indigenous, and/or racialized
Programs & Interests
Interested in participating Union’s Ontario Writers-in-the-Schools program:
All members are eligible for the Union’s Ontario Writers-in-the-Schools program. Are you interested in participating in this pro
Yes
Interested in participating in the Northern Ontario WITS program:
The Union’s Northern Ontario Writers-in-the-Schools program funds in-person visits to northern Ontario schools when possible. Ar
Yes