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Jashar Awan

JASHAR AWAN is a celebrated author-illustrator whose picture books include include Geisel Honor Book Towed by ToadEvery Monday Mabel, which has garnered five starred reviews, Strum & Drum: A Merry Little QuestOnly Ants for AndyWhat a Lucky Day! and I'm Going to Build a Snowman, an ALA Notable Children's Book of 2024 and a JLG Gold Standard Selection. In December 2020, he was profiled by Publishers Weekly in their "Fall 2020 Flying Starts" as one of the most promising children's debut authors. A longtime New Yorker, Jashar now lives in Ohio with his wife and son.
Toad on the Go
Towed by Toad
Strum and Drum

Books

Toad on the Go
Towed by Toad
Strum and Drum