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✸ Short Bio

Anoosha Syed is a Pakistani-Canadian author, illustrator, and visual storyteller based in Dallas. She has written and illustrated over 40 picture books, including the bestselling That’s Not My Name!, Lost Stick, and The Salt Princess. With clients like Netflix, Target, Google, and Disney, she also mentors emerging artists through speaking, consulting, and educational content focused on creative careers.

✸ Long Bio

Anoosha Syed is a Pakistani-Canadian author, illustrator, and visual storyteller based in Dallas, Texas. Over the past decade, she has illustrated more than 40 picture books and covers for publishers including Penguin Random House, Simon & Schuster, Scholastic, and Macmillan. Her author-illustrator debut That’s Not My Name! was praised for its heartfelt message about identity and has become a back-to-school staple. Her follow-up Lost Stick won the Blue Spruce award in 2025, and her illustrations for Bilal Cooks Daal earned the APALA Honor.

Anoosha’s client list spans publishing, tech, and entertainment, with notable collaborations including Google, Netflix, Disney and Target. Her vibrant, expressive style is known for its charm and emotional resonance, often highlighting stories from her perspective as a first-generation, Muslim woman of color.

Alongside her creative work, Anoosha is deeply committed to education and mentorship. She shares honest advice about freelancing, publishing, and building a sustainable creative career through one-on-one consulting, public speaking, and online content. Whether through books, talks, or digital platforms, her goal is to help artists feel seen, empowered, and equipped to thrive.

When she's not making art, you can usually find her chasing her toddler, experimenting with gouache, or working on her next picture book.

✸ Authored Books

That’s Not My Name! (2022)

When Mirha starts school, she’s excited to make friends — until no one can pronounce her name. A bold, empowering picture book about identity, self-advocacy, and the beauty of owning your story.
★ 2023 Blue Spruce Award Honoree
★ Society of Illustrators Original Art Show Selection
★ Bank Street Best Children's Books of the Year

Lost Stick (2024)

When Milo the dog loses his stick, he sets off on an epic adventure to get it back. A playful, heartwarming story about friendship, perspective, and the little things that matter most.
★ Winner of the 2025 Blue Spruce Award
★ Society of Illustrators Original Art Show Selection
★ School Library Journal, starred review

The Salt Princess (2025)

Inspired by a South Asian folktale, this lyrical picture book follows a young princess who dares to say that salt, not gold, is the most precious treasure of all. A gentle story about love, courage, and speaking the truth.

✸ Select Illustrated Books

Bilal Cooks Daal (2019)

Written by Aisha Saeed
A warm intergenerational story about food, community, and patience, centered on a young boy sharing his favorite South Asian dish with friends.
★ Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature Honor
★ Kirkus, starred review

I Am Perfectly Designed (2019)

Written by Karamo Brown & Jason “Rachel” Brown
From Karamo Brown of Queer Eye, a celebration of self-love and confidence, told through the relationship between a father and son.
★ Featured in Netflix show Bookmarks

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