Anitha is joined by M.O. Yuksel and Omar Abed, two creators who write books for children.
In addition to talking about their amazing books, M.O. and Omar share their thoughts about the role of a children’s author when actual children in the world are being harmed.
It’s an honest conversation about an important issue.
Here are the covers of the beautiful picture books written by M.O. Yuksel and Omar Abed
To connect and learn more about these incredible authors, please click on the links below.
For M.O.
Instagram http://www.Instagram.com/moyuksel.author
For Omar
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omarabedwrites
There are many groups posting about what’s happening in Palestine, but one both M.O. and Omar are a part of is KidLitSoul. To find out what this group is sharing, check out their Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/kidlitsoul/
As a thank you to M.O. and Omar, for sharing their stories, Anitha donated to MECA For Peace. MECA, which stands for The Middle East Children’s Alliance is a non-profit organization working for the rights and the well-being of children in the Middle East. To learn more about this group and the work they are doing, please check out their website: https://www.mecaforpeace.org/
Anitha Rao-Robinson 