Farida Zaman
@faridazaman.bsky.social
Author. Illustrator. Painter. Plant and travel lover
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
Today is day 20 of the #birbfest2026 and the prompt is:
DALMATION PELICAN
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#sketchbookart #illustration #procreate #illustrator
DALMATION PELICAN
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#sketchbookart #illustration #procreate #illustrator
January 20, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Today is day 20 of the #birbfest2026 and the prompt is:
DALMATION PELICAN
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#sketchbookart #illustration #procreate #illustrator
DALMATION PELICAN
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#sketchbookart #illustration #procreate #illustrator
Today is day 19 of the #birbfest2026 and the prompt is:
RED LEGGED SERIEMA , an elegant yet goofy bird!
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#sketchbookart #illustration #procreate #illustrator
RED LEGGED SERIEMA , an elegant yet goofy bird!
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#sketchbookart #illustration #procreate #illustrator
January 19, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Today is day 19 of the #birbfest2026 and the prompt is:
RED LEGGED SERIEMA , an elegant yet goofy bird!
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#sketchbookart #illustration #procreate #illustrator
RED LEGGED SERIEMA , an elegant yet goofy bird!
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#sketchbookart #illustration #procreate #illustrator