Rasha Hamid is an educator and author in NYC who works to make the world more just, joyful, equitable, and sustainable through collaboration with students and teachers. She began creating picture books with her classes to fill the need for books reflecting her students, their experiences, and their passions. She’s the author of Kadisa كديسة, How to Bird, and Hello, Beech Tree! (This is THE beech tree in her book!)