Ep. 53: Nedda Lewers on Writing Fantasy That Shows Children the Bigger World

Nedda Lewers is the Egyptian-American author of Daughters of the Lamp and its sequel, Children of the Wind. These books tell the story of a a 12-year-old Egyptian-American girl who discovers her family's secret legacy as the keepers of Ali Baba's treasure. Nedda discusses her journey as a writer, the experience of having a mentor, and the excitement of getting a book deal. From the publisher: Percy Jackson meets Arabian fairy tales in this epic middle grade fantasy series about a girl who be...