Farida Zaman
@faridazaman.bsky.social
Author. Illustrator. Painter. Plant and travel lover
Repost @owlkidspublishing Learn about henna wedding traditions in SAMINA GOES TO A WEDDING 💗
“An immersive window into Bengali wedding traditions.” —Kirkus Reviews
“An occasion to thrill ... Enlivened by festive illustrations in vibrant spreads.” —SJL
“An immersive window into Bengali wedding traditions.” —Kirkus Reviews
“An occasion to thrill ... Enlivened by festive illustrations in vibrant spreads.” —SJL
February 15, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Repost @owlkidspublishing Learn about henna wedding traditions in SAMINA GOES TO A WEDDING 💗
“An immersive window into Bengali wedding traditions.” —Kirkus Reviews
“An occasion to thrill ... Enlivened by festive illustrations in vibrant spreads.” —SJL
“An immersive window into Bengali wedding traditions.” —Kirkus Reviews
“An occasion to thrill ... Enlivened by festive illustrations in vibrant spreads.” —SJL
Happy Valentine’ Day! Hope you’re spoiling yourselves with sweet treats! Here is some very recent work for a licensing collection for my lovely agents @wildappleart.
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#valentinesday #handlettering #design #greetingcards #illustrationartist
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#valentinesday #handlettering #design #greetingcards #illustrationartist
February 14, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Happy Valentine’ Day! Hope you’re spoiling yourselves with sweet treats! Here is some very recent work for a licensing collection for my lovely agents @wildappleart.
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#valentinesday #handlettering #design #greetingcards #illustrationartist
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#valentinesday #handlettering #design #greetingcards #illustrationartist
With Ramadan around the corner it’s great to get a mention on @ala_booklist, thank you for including my book with such a great selection of books on the same topic!
Aliya’s Secret is a great book for those who celebrate and those who want to learn. Published by @owlkidspublishing
Aliya’s Secret is a great book for those who celebrate and those who want to learn. Published by @owlkidspublishing
February 13, 2026 at 6:11 PM
With Ramadan around the corner it’s great to get a mention on @ala_booklist, thank you for including my book with such a great selection of books on the same topic!
Aliya’s Secret is a great book for those who celebrate and those who want to learn. Published by @owlkidspublishing
Aliya’s Secret is a great book for those who celebrate and those who want to learn. Published by @owlkidspublishing
Sharing my illustration for #jehanesgoldenthread2026- Scandi Style for this week.
The prompt is- WOODLAND SQUIRREL
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#jehanesgoldenthread #illustrationart #greetingcards #illustrationart
The prompt is- WOODLAND SQUIRREL
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#jehanesgoldenthread #illustrationart #greetingcards #illustrationart
February 13, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Sharing my illustration for #jehanesgoldenthread2026- Scandi Style for this week.
The prompt is- WOODLAND SQUIRREL
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#jehanesgoldenthread #illustrationart #greetingcards #illustrationart
The prompt is- WOODLAND SQUIRREL
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#jehanesgoldenthread #illustrationart #greetingcards #illustrationart
Repost: @owlkidspublishing
SAMINA GOES TO A WEDDING: CELEBRATIONS FROM A BANGLADESHI MARRIAGE by fzamanart is « An immersive window into Bengali wedding traditions » (Kirkus Reviews) and « An occasion to thrill ... Enlivened by festive illustrations in vibrant spreads
SAMINA GOES TO A WEDDING: CELEBRATIONS FROM A BANGLADESHI MARRIAGE by fzamanart is « An immersive window into Bengali wedding traditions » (Kirkus Reviews) and « An occasion to thrill ... Enlivened by festive illustrations in vibrant spreads
February 11, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Repost: @owlkidspublishing
SAMINA GOES TO A WEDDING: CELEBRATIONS FROM A BANGLADESHI MARRIAGE by fzamanart is « An immersive window into Bengali wedding traditions » (Kirkus Reviews) and « An occasion to thrill ... Enlivened by festive illustrations in vibrant spreads
SAMINA GOES TO A WEDDING: CELEBRATIONS FROM A BANGLADESHI MARRIAGE by fzamanart is « An immersive window into Bengali wedding traditions » (Kirkus Reviews) and « An occasion to thrill ... Enlivened by festive illustrations in vibrant spreads
Here another sweet Love Birds for #the lovebirdsartchallenge2026. Aren’t they cute?
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#illustration #greetingcards #greetingcards #birdillustration
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#illustration #greetingcards #greetingcards #birdillustration
February 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Here another sweet Love Birds for #the lovebirdsartchallenge2026. Aren’t they cute?
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#illustration #greetingcards #greetingcards #birdillustration
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#illustration #greetingcards #greetingcards #birdillustration
Catching up with the #lovebirdsartchallenge2026. Hoping to do a few more in the next couple days.
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#illustration #greetingcards #greetingcards #birdillustration
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#illustration #greetingcards #greetingcards #birdillustration
February 9, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Catching up with the #lovebirdsartchallenge2026. Hoping to do a few more in the next couple days.
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#illustration #greetingcards #greetingcards #birdillustration
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#illustration #greetingcards #greetingcards #birdillustration
Better late then never, plus I couldn’t resist this prompt - DALA HORSE with #jehanesgoldenthread2026- Scandi Style.
My illustration of Dala Horses looks quite timely with Valentines around the corner.
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#jehanesgoldenthread #illustrationart #greetingcards #valentines
My illustration of Dala Horses looks quite timely with Valentines around the corner.
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#jehanesgoldenthread #illustrationart #greetingcards #valentines
February 8, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Better late then never, plus I couldn’t resist this prompt - DALA HORSE with #jehanesgoldenthread2026- Scandi Style.
My illustration of Dala Horses looks quite timely with Valentines around the corner.
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#jehanesgoldenthread #illustrationart #greetingcards #valentines
My illustration of Dala Horses looks quite timely with Valentines around the corner.
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#jehanesgoldenthread #illustrationart #greetingcards #valentines
I had the joy of signing copies of Samina Goes to a Wedding at @ontariolibraryassociation Super Conference with Owl Books, last Thursday. Whether it’s my first book or my fourth picture book, the feeling of signing a book I created is always so humbling and amazing.
February 6, 2026 at 4:40 PM
I had the joy of signing copies of Samina Goes to a Wedding at @ontariolibraryassociation Super Conference with Owl Books, last Thursday. Whether it’s my first book or my fourth picture book, the feeling of signing a book I created is always so humbling and amazing.
Hello my name is Farida Zaman. I am an author illustrator and rep’d by Essie White Literary.
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⭐️I am open for book projects for 2026 ⭐️
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#kidlit #kidlitpostcardday #illustration #art #illustrationforkids
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⭐️I am open for book projects for 2026 ⭐️
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#kidlit #kidlitpostcardday #illustration #art #illustrationforkids
February 5, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Hello my name is Farida Zaman. I am an author illustrator and rep’d by Essie White Literary.
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⭐️I am open for book projects for 2026 ⭐️
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#kidlit #kidlitpostcardday #illustration #art #illustrationforkids
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⭐️I am open for book projects for 2026 ⭐️
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#kidlit #kidlitpostcardday #illustration #art #illustrationforkids
Here are all the birds I did for #birbfest2026, it was super fun researching these birds, learning about them and drawing them, a total treat from the deadline work that I had to get done! Thank you @monkeymintaka🙏🏽❤️
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#birbfest #illustration #procreate handlettering
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#birbfest #illustration #procreate handlettering
February 4, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Here are all the birds I did for #birbfest2026, it was super fun researching these birds, learning about them and drawing them, a total treat from the deadline work that I had to get done! Thank you @monkeymintaka🙏🏽❤️
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#birbfest #illustration #procreate handlettering
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#birbfest #illustration #procreate handlettering
Another birdie that got missed in the #birbfest2026 challenge:
EURASIAN WIGEON
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#birbfest #illustration #procreate handlettering
EURASIAN WIGEON
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#birbfest #illustration #procreate handlettering
February 3, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Another birdie that got missed in the #birbfest2026 challenge:
EURASIAN WIGEON
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#birbfest #illustration #procreate handlettering
EURASIAN WIGEON
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#birbfest #illustration #procreate handlettering
Catching up on the birds that I missed for #birbfest2026!
This one is : LITTLE PENGUIN
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#birbfest #illustration #procreate handlettering
This one is : LITTLE PENGUIN
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#birbfest #illustration #procreate handlettering
February 1, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Catching up on the birds that I missed for #birbfest2026!
This one is : LITTLE PENGUIN
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#birbfest #illustration #procreate handlettering
This one is : LITTLE PENGUIN
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#birbfest #illustration #procreate handlettering
This my illustration for #scbwidrawthis prompt of months December 2025 and January 2026. The prompt is DREAM
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#kidlitpostcard #kidlit #scbwiillustrators #
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#kidlitpostcard #kidlit #scbwiillustrators #
January 31, 2026 at 5:10 PM
This my illustration for #scbwidrawthis prompt of months December 2025 and January 2026. The prompt is DREAM
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#kidlitpostcard #kidlit #scbwiillustrators #
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#kidlitpostcard #kidlit #scbwiillustrators #
The very last prompt for #birbfest2026, thanks to @monkeymintaka for organizing this amazing new yearly challenge for us! Very pleased that I was able to do most of them albeit short of 2 which I plan to do after.
The final prompt is: INDIAN PEAFOWL
The final prompt is: INDIAN PEAFOWL
January 31, 2026 at 5:03 PM
The very last prompt for #birbfest2026, thanks to @monkeymintaka for organizing this amazing new yearly challenge for us! Very pleased that I was able to do most of them albeit short of 2 which I plan to do after.
The final prompt is: INDIAN PEAFOWL
The final prompt is: INDIAN PEAFOWL
Today is day 30 of the #birbfest2026 and the prompt is:
OYSTER CATCHER
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#birbfest #illustration #procreate #handlettered
OYSTER CATCHER
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#birbfest #illustration #procreate #handlettered
January 30, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Today is day 30 of the #birbfest2026 and the prompt is:
OYSTER CATCHER
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#birbfest #illustration #procreate #handlettered
OYSTER CATCHER
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#birbfest #illustration #procreate #handlettered
Today is day 28 of the #birbfest2026 and the prompt is:
RED JUNGLE FOWL
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#birbfest #illustration #procreate #illustration
RED JUNGLE FOWL
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#birbfest #illustration #procreate #illustration
January 29, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Today is day 28 of the #birbfest2026 and the prompt is:
RED JUNGLE FOWL
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#birbfest #illustration #procreate #illustration
RED JUNGLE FOWL
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#birbfest #illustration #procreate #illustration
Come visit me @ontariolibraryassociation tomorrow! will be signing my latest picture book - SAMINA GOES TO A WEDDING published by Owl Books and the event is at 9:40 am on January 29, in the Ontario Book Publishers Pavilion in the expo hall at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre!
January 28, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Come visit me @ontariolibraryassociation tomorrow! will be signing my latest picture book - SAMINA GOES TO A WEDDING published by Owl Books and the event is at 9:40 am on January 29, in the Ontario Book Publishers Pavilion in the expo hall at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre!
Today is day 28 of the #birbfest2026 and the prompt is:
RED BEARDED BEE-EATER
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#birbfest #illustration #procreate #illustration
RED BEARDED BEE-EATER
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#birbfest #illustration #procreate #illustration
January 27, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Today is day 28 of the #birbfest2026 and the prompt is:
RED BEARDED BEE-EATER
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#birbfest #illustration #procreate #illustration
RED BEARDED BEE-EATER
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#birbfest #illustration #procreate #illustration
Today is day 27 of the #birbfest2026 and the prompt is:
COMMON CUCKOO
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#birbfest #illustration #procreate #illustrator
COMMON CUCKOO
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#birbfest #illustration #procreate #illustrator
January 26, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Today is day 27 of the #birbfest2026 and the prompt is:
COMMON CUCKOO
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#birbfest #illustration #procreate #illustrator
COMMON CUCKOO
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#birbfest #illustration #procreate #illustrator
Today is day 26 of the #birbfest2026 and the prompt is:
COMMON KINGFISHER
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#birbfest #illustration #procreate #illustrator
COMMON KINGFISHER
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#birbfest #illustration #procreate #illustrator
January 25, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Today is day 26 of the #birbfest2026 and the prompt is:
COMMON KINGFISHER
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#birbfest #illustration #procreate #illustrator
COMMON KINGFISHER
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#birbfest #illustration #procreate #illustrator
Today is day 25 of the #birbfest2026 and the prompt is:
NEW HOLLAND HONEY EATER
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#birbfest #illustration #procreate #illustrator
NEW HOLLAND HONEY EATER
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#birbfest #illustration #procreate #illustrator
January 24, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Today is day 25 of the #birbfest2026 and the prompt is:
NEW HOLLAND HONEY EATER
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#birbfest #illustration #procreate #illustrator
NEW HOLLAND HONEY EATER
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#birbfest #illustration #procreate #illustrator
Week 2 of the Jehane’s Golden Thread 2026 is Scandi Style.
The prompt: KOSELIG
a Norwegian word describing a feeling of warmth, coziness, comfort, contentment, and togetherness opens the door to a lot of visual possibilities.
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#jehanesgoldenthread #jehanesgoldenthread2026
The prompt: KOSELIG
a Norwegian word describing a feeling of warmth, coziness, comfort, contentment, and togetherness opens the door to a lot of visual possibilities.
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#jehanesgoldenthread #jehanesgoldenthread2026
January 23, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Week 2 of the Jehane’s Golden Thread 2026 is Scandi Style.
The prompt: KOSELIG
a Norwegian word describing a feeling of warmth, coziness, comfort, contentment, and togetherness opens the door to a lot of visual possibilities.
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#jehanesgoldenthread #jehanesgoldenthread2026
The prompt: KOSELIG
a Norwegian word describing a feeling of warmth, coziness, comfort, contentment, and togetherness opens the door to a lot of visual possibilities.
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#jehanesgoldenthread #jehanesgoldenthread2026
Today is day 22 of the #birbfest2026 and the prompt is:
GALAH COCKATOO
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#sketchbookart #illustration #procreate #illustrator
GALAH COCKATOO
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#sketchbookart #illustration #procreate #illustrator
January 22, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Today is day 22 of the #birbfest2026 and the prompt is:
GALAH COCKATOO
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#sketchbookart #illustration #procreate #illustrator
GALAH COCKATOO
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#sketchbookart #illustration #procreate #illustrator
Today is day 21 of the #birbfest2026 and the prompt is:
ORNATE FRUIT DOVE
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#sketchbookart #illustration #procreate #illustrator
ORNATE FRUIT DOVE
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#sketchbookart #illustration #procreate #illustrator
January 21, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Today is day 21 of the #birbfest2026 and the prompt is:
ORNATE FRUIT DOVE
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#sketchbookart #illustration #procreate #illustrator
ORNATE FRUIT DOVE
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#sketchbookart #illustration #procreate #illustrator