Kadisa كديسة introduces children to Sudan through stunning images of the magnificent and the mundane, with text in English and Sudanese Arabic. Lyrical, conversational text takes the reader through much of the country, and a glossary at the end introduces a few Sudanese Arabic words. Sudan's King of Jazz and visual artist, Sharhabil Ahmed contributed his whimsical cat drawings to the illustrations. Several Sudanese photographers shared gorgeous shots of Sudan. Kadisa كديسة offers an image of Sudan that is full of light, color and beauty. By the author of How to Bird (10/2023) and Hello, Beech Tree (6/2024)

Kadisa كديسة introduces children to Sudan through stunning images of the magnificent and the mundane, with text in English and Sudanese Arabic. Lyrical, conversational text takes the reader through much of the country, and a glossary at the end introduces a few Sudanese Arabic words. Sudan's King of Jazz and visual artist, Sharhabil Ahmed contributed his whimsical cat drawings to the illustrations. Several Sudanese photographers shared gorgeous shots of Sudan. Kadisa كديسة offers an image of Sudan that is full of light, color and beauty. By the author of How to Bird (10/2023) and Hello, Beech Tree (6/2024)

Rasha Hamid attended New York City public schools before earning a bachelor's degree in Africana Studies and Education at Vassar College, and a master's degree in Special Education at Bank Street College of Education. Rasha has developed her practice in classrooms in East Harlem, Hamilton Heights, Khartoum, and Brooklyn for over twenty years. Rasha considers herself an educator-activist—someone who works to make the world more just, joyful, equitable, and sustainable through the education of students and teachers. She began creating picture books with her classes to fill the need for books reflecting her students, their experiences, and their passions. Rasha is proud to be the autistic mom of an autistic young adult. Kadisa كديسة is Rasha's first book. Rasha's second book, How to Bird was published in October 2023. Hello, Beech Tree is coming in June of 2024.