Northern Highlight - Nadine Aisha Jassat
Northern Highlight Nadine Aisha Jassat Where are you based, and how would you sum up the place in three words? I’m based in Edinburgh, Scotland. My three words would be: Chosen Home, Community. What is special to you about working with children's books, and what is your favourite thing about it? I first fell in love with books and reading as a child. Knowing that my books could be treasured by a young reader, and help them navigate the world – whether by exploring big issues, or simply being book-friends in paper form – is something I cherish. My favourite part is when I’m so deep in writing a story that the characters and the world feel real and vibrant to me – and then, much later, to hear from readers that they felt the exact same thing! Tell us about the most recent book you've worked on or come across in your job. Published by Hachette UK, May 2024 My next novel, The Hidden Story of Estie Noor , comes out in May! Like The Stories Grandma Forgot (And How I Found Them)