On My Journey Poetry is healing, and my own poetry has healed me. There’s something about crafting a piece of writing that can mend our hearts. Growing up, I experienced the world in both Arabic and English, and I encountered poetry in both...
Nadine Presley
Nadine Presley is a Syrian Canadian author and literacy educator. Her debut picturebook, The City of Jasmine (HarperCollins, 2025), is inspired by the beauty of her hometown that she’s held in heart ever since she left Damascus over a decade ago. And now she gets to share it with the world. She is also the author of the forthcoming picturebooks A Ramadan Night (Simon & Schuster, 2026) and Where There Is Love (HarperCollins, 2026). Nadine now resides with her husband and three boys in Canada. With a passion for antiracism work and promoting pride for Arab Muslim heritage, she is also a speaker for children, youth, and adults. Her favorite things in the world are big hugs, kind words, and delicious Syrian food.