Reem Rahman

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What book(s) have you written?

  • My First Heroes: 2 Minute Bedtime Stories from the Quran

When did you first realize you wanted to be an author?

I have always loved sharing learnings with others - starting from student council in high school. I always feel an urgency to try to make it easier for whoever comes next and faces the same challenges!

How long did it take you to write your book(s)?

5 years 

What is your work schedule like when you're writing?

Whenever the kids sleep - that's when we had time to work on the booksets!

What would you say is your interesting writing quirk?

Am always trying to figure out the "so-what" of how will this lead to the best, most fun or hands-on learning experience for the kids?
 

Where do you get your information or ideas for your books?

for My First Heroes, we worked to ensure everything was cited from the Quran.

What do you like to do when you're not writing?

read, workout, changemaking, impact evaluation, homeschooling

What does your family think of your writing?

they are so supportive! we feel so blessed!

What was one of the most surprising things you learned in creating your books?

pleasantly surprised by how interested people without their own kids are in buying the books - for the kids they know in their lives! nieces/nephews or family friends.  

Do you have any suggestions to help people become a better writer? If so, what are they?

get as much feedback as possible 

What do you think makes a good story?

compelling story arch

As a child, what did you want to do when you grew up?

lawyer

What is your favorite book?

the autobiography of malcolm x 

Where do you live?

Glenview, Illinois, USA

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Please share 10 Random facts about yourself for your readers!

  1. have moved 9 times in 10 years
  2. was once a percussion tutor
  3. traveled to over 14 countries
  4. LOVE sci-fi
  5. LOVE star-trek!
  6. enjoy learning sign-language and about words
  7. would eat cheese with chips all day long if i could
  8. played tennis competitively once upon a time
  9. wish I could meet an angler fish
  10. have probably written a how-to about how to create a how-to ;)
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