Jashar Awan is an author-illustrator.
A longtime New Yorker, Jashar now lives in Ohio with his wife and son..
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.
He has also illustrated for the New York Times , the San Francisco Chronicle , the Wall Street Journal and Dark Horse Comics.
Before turning his talents to literature for children, Jashar was a frequent art contributor to The New Yorker , particularly their Goings On About Town section.
His most recent book, Only Ants for Andy , was one of five Books for Young Children selected for the 2023 & 2024 Choose to Read Ohio Booklist.
His debut picture book, What a Lucky Day! , met with critical acclaim.
Jashar Awan is an author-illustrator
