Inda Ahmad Zahri Inda Ahmad Zahri i(20872608 works by)
Born: Established:
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Malaysia,
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Southeast Asia, South and East Asia, Asia,
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Gender: Female
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BiographyHistory

Inda Ahmad Zahri was born in Malaysia and trained as a doctor and surgeon in England, before moving to Australia. She subsequently began publishing children's books, beginning with Salih.

Most Referenced Works

Personal Awards

2021 recipient ASA Mentorship Children's and YA

Awards for Works

y separately published work icon The Month That Makes the Year Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2023 25526819 2023 single work picture book children's

'Exploring Ramadan through the eyes of a Muslim child, this graceful and authentic story illuminates the sense of belonging to both the community and the universe that this month of fasting, prayer and reflection brings, as well as the sense of accomplishment that springs from sacrifice.

'This month is different from the others.
It starts with the sighting of a new crescent moon.
'Slow down, be kind to yourself and think good thoughts.'
This month, we learn to do big things by changing one little thing at a time…

'It's the first time for Deenie, the youngest member of a Muslim family, to fast during Ramadan. She comes across some challenges, but by the end of the month, she learns that there is a lot more to Ramadan than giving up food and water.

'A warm and joyful story offering children the chance to see themselves or their friends in the celebration of the spiritual practice of Ramadan.' (Publication summary)  

2024 longlisted The DANZ Children's Book Award Picture Books
y separately published work icon The Month That Makes the Year Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2023 25526819 2023 single work picture book children's

'Exploring Ramadan through the eyes of a Muslim child, this graceful and authentic story illuminates the sense of belonging to both the community and the universe that this month of fasting, prayer and reflection brings, as well as the sense of accomplishment that springs from sacrifice.

'This month is different from the others.
It starts with the sighting of a new crescent moon.
'Slow down, be kind to yourself and think good thoughts.'
This month, we learn to do big things by changing one little thing at a time…

'It's the first time for Deenie, the youngest member of a Muslim family, to fast during Ramadan. She comes across some challenges, but by the end of the month, she learns that there is a lot more to Ramadan than giving up food and water.

'A warm and joyful story offering children the chance to see themselves or their friends in the celebration of the spiritual practice of Ramadan.' (Publication summary)  

2024 longlisted The DANZ Children's Book Award Picture Books
y separately published work icon Night Lights Armidale : Little Pink Dog Books , 2021 21135960 2021 single work picture book children's

'‘Night Lights’ recounts the childhood memories of cousins exploring their grandparents’ home deep in the Malaysian countryside. In a time without the glare and distraction of modern technology, they discover the brilliance of nature by moon and candlelight.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

2023 shortlisted Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards Eight to 10 Years
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