HELLO!
I'm Saira, and I'm a children’s author and primary school teacher from Blackburn, Lancashire. When I'm not running away from my own little monsters, I can be found writing stories with a mug of desi chai and milk chocolate digestives. Yum yum!
After spending years reading stories to my SUPERSTAR school children, I've now built up the courage to have a go at writing them myself. Wish me luck - eeek!
I'm really excited to announce that my first children's picture book will be published on 19th June 2025. It's called...
SUPER NANI AND CAPTAIN YAZ!
My Debut Picture Book
Super Nani and Captain Yaz by Saira Shah, illustrated by Maria
Gabriela Gama, published 19th June 2025 in paperback by Templar Books, £7.99.
A heartfelt celebration of South Asian culture, family and the rag doll-making tradition with a dash of SUPERHEROES! Brought to life by debut author, Saira Shah, and vibrant
illustrations with real 'POW!' from Maria Gabriela Gama.
In a bustling city, there lived a little girl called Yazmin. And in a small village far away, there lived an old lady called Nani. Yazmin was Nani's granddaughter. But the two of them had never, ever met. Yazmin is very excited to meet Nani for the first time. Until they realise getting to know each other is going to be a bit tricky - they don't speak the same language! But with the help of Yazmin's trusty superheroes and a new rag doll, Yazmin and Nani find
there are ways for them to talk after all.
Waterstones Book Launch and Storytime
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