Farida A Mirza

Farida Mirza is a published author of six children's books published by Oxford University Press. She has lived in the UK, South Asia, the Middle East, Canada and the US. Farida worked as an English language instructor for an airline, an English high school teacher, a Psychology instructor and a technical writer. Farida obtained a B.A. in English and Psychology from the University of Manchester, UK and a Technical Writer diploma from the Algonquin College of Applied Arts & Technology, Ottawa, Canada. She was an editor at Yahoo! Inc. in Burbank, CA. Farida writes uplifting stories that support, entertain and empower by 'opening avenues' for children.

Her most recent book, "Boy From Three Worlds" is for 12 -15 year-old children. 8+ year-olds who are advanced readers will enjoy reading it. Younger children would love to listen to the audiobook. A persistent, first generation South Asian American boy endures a difficult relationship with his autocratic father but finds resolution when he accompanies his father on a visit to his ancestral land. It's a story of adventure, mystery, friendship and growing up.

"Poems that Empower Children" is a random collection of poems written from the heart for all children. A large font size supports visibly challenged readers. "I See Things From Where I Am," a humorous poem, also in large font, is an exchange between a father and son about 'agreeing to disagree'. The poem is included in her collection of children's poetry. Her adult poem, "Where Do I Belong", won the Editor's Choice Award at Poetry dot com and is published in their anthology.