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Nesima Aberra

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Nesima Aberra is a writer, visual storyteller, and engagement strategist based in Washington D.C. She received her master’s degree in International Media from American University and her bachelor’s degrees in Journalism and Mass Communication, and Global Studies from Arizona State University.

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Telling stories that all can enjoy

By Nesima Aberra | June 3, 2019 | Comments Off

Sanari gets her copy of the book, “Under My Hijab,” signed by children’s book author Hena Khan at the public library in Takoma Park, Maryland, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019.

Children’s books with Muslim characters can help open minds, and provide kids with role models that have stories like theirs. Zara is a curious young Muslim girl with curly brown hair whose grandmother bakes delicious treats in the kitchen. Her mother is a doctor. Her aunt is an artist who rocks pink and purple hair.…