About Me

As a South Asian Muslim born in Zimbabwe and now living in Australia, Razeena Omar Gutta has always had opportunities to explore different experiences and perspectives around the world. Her debut picture book, HANA’S HUNDREDS OF HIJABS is published in the US by Barefoot Books and is illustrated by Manal Mirza.

Razeena is an avid reader and shares her favourite books on Instagram @razeenareads. Inspired by her three book-loving children and a desire to see books on shelves that she never had growing up, Razeena especially enjoys highlighting Muslim lives in the joyful stories she writes for children.

Razeena is represented by Shari Maurer of Stringer Literary Agency.

For interviews, reviews and publicity please contact rachel.sammons@barefootbooks.com or razeenareads@gmail.com

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