Hello!
I'm
Nishani Reed
and I write books for children
A bit about me
I live in leafy Godalming with my husband Philip, our children Jem and Chloe and our giant dog-child Elsie Doodle. Our life in Surrey is very different to the one I had growing up in a South Asian family in Manchester!
I never thought I would become an author. Books were so real to me when I was little that I found it hard to believe that they had been written by ordinary adults. (I can now 100% confirm that they are. But they’re all very nice.)
I’m so proud that my debut picture book celebrates the food that I grew up eating. My mum is thrilled too! Nabil Steals a Penguin was inspired by the way she cooks with love and makes people feel welcome.
So this is my website! Feel free to have a look around and make yourself comfortable.
( I’ll get us some biscuits. )
Of course, Nabil doesn’t really steal a penguin. He’s a good boy and he’d never do anything like that. But Pierre is bored of eating fish all day at the zoo and, when he tries Nabil’s delicious biriyani rice, he decides he’d rather go home with Nabil! Uh-oh. If Nabil’s mum finds out, there’s going to be BIG TROUBLE…
Published by Nosy Crow and gorgeously illustrated by Junissa Bianda, Nabil Steals a Penguin is out on 3rd August 2023 and available to pre-order now.
WARNING: this story might leave everyone feeling a bit peckish, so make sure you have plenty of snacks to hand.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Contact Nish!
My favourite part about being a children’s author is visiting schools and getting to meet so many AMAZING readers!
If you would like to invite me to your school or any other fun book event, please do get in touch via the contact form below. I would love to hear from you.
