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Represented by Kaitlyn Sanchez
Maryam’s debut picture book, WHISPERS FROM MOTHER EARTH: CELEBRATE THE SKIN YOUR IN came out fall 2024 with Fair Share Publishing, and her second picture book, LETTERS TO MOTHER EARTH, is scheduled for 2026 with Reycraft books. Coming from a multiracial background, Maryam is a huge proponent of seeing those from similar minority backgrounds represented in her artwork; as such, she loves illustrating diverse and multiracial characters like herself. Maryam is half Mauritian and half English. On her mother’s side of the family there are Christians, Buddhist, and Sufi Muslims. Maryam is inspired by nature and the use of light to create atmosphere. She enjoys using mixed media and will often include scanned fabric, sequins, glitter and photographs to build up layers of texture. When she’s not illustrating, she can be found enjoying walks through her local forest (conveniently located opposite her house!), going to yoga classes, and diving into a wonderful book with a good cup of tea.
