![]() ![]() Over the years the readers have proven them wrong. Laila self-published Yellow Crocus in 2011 after agents repeatedly told her that no one would want to read a story about the love between an enslaved black woman and her privileged white charge. Her education and experiences as an educator and parent provide ample for her writing – especially her study of Attachment Theory and multiculturalism. After getting a Master's Degree in Human Development, she realized she wanted to do more hands on work with children, and opened up her own preschool: Woolsey Children's School. Laila Ibrahim grew up in Whittier, California on the eastern edge of Los Angeles County, and moved to Oakland, California to attend Mills College where she studied Psychology and Child Development. ![]() She has an e-book set of Yellow Crocus, Mustard Seed, and Golden Poppies to give away! Laila is here today to share a letter she wrote to herself ten years ago. ![]() Golden Poppies published earlier this week and I look forward to checking it out (possibly with my book club). So when I found out that she was publishing a novel this summer, I knew I wanted you all to meet her too. I also learned a lot of interesting things about her writing process. My book club did a Skype meeting with her a few months ago and I thought she was really nice. Today we're pleased to welcome Laila Ibrahim to CLC. ![]()
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