Anoosha Syed is a Pakistani-Canadian freelance illustrator and character designer for animation. She has illustrated several books for children and recently wrote and illustrated a work for children. Syed grew up in the Middle East and currently resides in Dallas, Texas.
Fiction (Juvenile, Picture book)
Lost Stick
New York: Viking Books for Young Readers, 2024.
PZ7.1.S953 L68 2024
Publisher’s Synopsis (From its website)
Milo loves to make his owner Louise happy because she’s his favorite person in the world. While they’re strolling through the park one day, Louise picks a twig up off the ground and says to Milo, “This is Stick”. She throws Stick across the grass and Milo excitedly brings it back to her. Milo doesn’t know why they do this over and over again, but he knows that he can put a smile on her face by running after Stick. So, when Louise throws Stick a little too far, Milo is determined to go the distance too.
Milo starts searching all over the neighborhood for Stick—while Louise simultaneously searches for Milo—but there’s one problem: all the sticks look the same! Which one is Louise’s stick? Milo sets out on a grand adventure for a little pup, and while his quest takes him all over the globe, he learns that home is where he really wants to be. Anoosha Syed stretches her storytelling talents with this hilarious and tender friendship story.
Fiction (Juvenile, Picture book)
That’s Not My Name!
New York: Viking, 2022.
PZ7.1.S953 T53 2022
Publisher’s Synopsis (From its website)
Mirha is so excited for her first day of school! She can’t wait to learn, play, and make new friends. But when her classmates mispronounce her name, she goes home wondering if she should find a new one. Maybe then she’d be able to find a monogrammed keychain at the gas station or order a hot chocolate at the cafe more easily.
Mama helps Mirha to see how special her name is, and she returns to school the next day determined to help her classmates say it correctly–even if it takes a hundred tries.
Awards and Honours
2023 Blue Spruce Award (Honour Book #1)
Fiction (Juvenile, Picture book)
The Salt Princess
Retold and illustrated by Anoosh Syed.
Toronto: HarperCollins, 2025.
Series: Everlasting Tales ; 2
Publisher’s Synopsis (From its website)
Once upon a time, in the Kingdom of Zammarud, there lived four princesses. The youngest, Princess Amal, always loved to stir up trouble—just for a little fun.
Until one day, her playful spirit led to a misunderstanding with her father, the king. In his embarrassment, he banished her from the kingdom.
But all was not lost for Amal. To reunite with her family, she’ll just need to prove that life is best enjoyed with a sprinkle of seasoning. . . .
Links
Anoosha Syed personal website
Publisher HarperCollins Canada
Publisher and distributor Penguin Random House Canada