Afsaneh Sanei

About The Author

Afsaneh Sanei is an illustrator and a writer of children’s books. She was born in 1985 in the colorful city of Isfahan in the central part of Iran. Afsaneh obtained her Bachelor of Painting at Tehran University in 2008 and completed her Master of Illustration at the Art University of Tehran in 2012. She believes a perfect picture book interacts emotionally with its audience, sparking reflection and curiosity. Growing up in a region with ancient and rich history, she has always aspired to apply her country’s literary and pictorial heritage in her art, content, and style. You can find her work at AfsanehSanei.com.

Books by Afsaneh Sanei

From Salam to Yalla Bye!

A Guide to Middle Eastern Gatherings

Illustrated by Afsaneh Sanei
A savvy little girl explains how to survive a huge family party—especially the never-ending goodbye at the end—in this cheeky and charming picture book celebration of Middle Eastern culture.
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