Farnaz Esnaashari

Photograph © Nickelodeon

About The Author

Farnaz Esnaashari is the award-winning creator of Nickelodeon’s Shimmer and Shine and worked as a post-production supervisor on Go, Diego, Go! and Dora the Explorer. Farnaz is inspired by her Iranian American upbringing and loves stories with strong female heroes and vibrant multiculturalism. As a mother of two young kids, Farnaz sees the importance of empowering children with an understanding of resilience. She lives in Los Angeles, California.

Books by Farnaz Esnaashari

Babajoon's Treasure
By Farnaz Esnaashari
Illustrated by Nabi H. Ali
From the creator of Nickelodeon’s hit series Shimmer and Shine comes a sweet and imaginative picture book about a little girl who spends the day with her grandfather and learns more about who he is.
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Little Leo
By Farnaz Esnaashari
Illustrated by Hedvig Haggman-Sund
From the creator of Nickelodeon’s hit series Shimmer and Shine comes a sweet and funny tale of a young lion who never, ever gives up!
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