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Khadija does not like her name. But no one is letting her change it. How will Khadija fix this? In a world where children’s books often feel cut from the same cloth, Hook Books stand out as a vibrant blend of imagination, humour, and heart. Crafted as a bridge between picture books and early chapter books, this series delivers stories that spark joy and wonder, while remaining rooted in age-appropriate learning. From fantasy tales to those that touch on more advanced ideas, Hook Books ensure that young readers are always in for a treat, no matter their reading level. Even better, these books take children on journeys through different parts of India, giving them a taste of the rich diversity of our world through local flavours, landscapes, and cultures. Whether the story takes place in bustling cities or quiet villages, Hook Books make every setting feel like home.

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My Name Is Khadija' is a humorous, enjoyable read. Mariyam Fatima’s words make Khadija come alive to us, and Isha Nagar’s illustrations are full of joy.

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Mariyam Fatima is an author based in Delhi. She holds a Master’s degree in English Literature from Ambedkar University Delhi. Her work explores diverse cultural narratives with a focus on identity, inclusion and empathy. Her translations of poems by Sanjeev Kaushal have appeared in Indian Literature, the journal of Sahitya Akademi. Her debut children’s book, Vincent Can’t Go, was published in 2025. A visual artist and illustrator, Isha Nagar completed her Bachelors in Communication Design from the National Institute of Fashion Technology, Delhi (2006-2010), and a course on The Graphic Novel: Visual Storytelling from Royal College of Art, London (2023). Her work ranges from watercolour artworks, surrealistic charcoal art, and oil paintings. ?Her inspirations include René Magritte, Frida Kahlo, André Breton, Amrita Sher-Gil, Marjane Satrapi, Haruki Murakami, among others. In 2014, she started her own illustration based venture, Tathya which received recognition at Comic Con 2016-2018. Since 2015, she has been a part of Saatchi Art collections. She creates illustrations for children's picture books, chapter books and YA readers.

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