Upcoming Appearances
A Song of Her Own: Somali Cultural Wisdom, Creative Expression, and Finding Your Voice
Seattle Public Library, NewHolly Branch & Beacon Hill Branch
Author reading, conversation, and interactive intergenerational family program
Saida offers readings, book conversations, school and library visits, family and educator engagement, and interactive literary programs connected to A Song of Her Own and her work as an author and teaching artist. These programs are especially designed for elementary and middle school readers, their families, educators, schools, libraries, and community programs.
Looking for an author and teaching artist visit?
Looking for deeper workshops and programs for broader age groups?
Through Iftin Ink Initiatives, Saida designs and facilitates arts-based workshops, circles, and multi-session programs for children, youth, and adults. These experiences use personal narrative and creative practice to explore identity, well-being, and leadership while creating opportunities to build lasting peer connections and creative community.
Sunday, October 11, 2026 — A Song of Her Own Community Book Giveaway + Author Gathering
Somali Youth and Family Development Center (SOMFAM) — Minnesota
Author reading, community conversation, book signing, and book giveaway
Friday, October 9, 2026, 1:30–4 PM — Iftin Ink Initiatives Youth Circle: Creativity, Well-Being + Leadership
Somali Health Board — Seattle, WA
Teaching artist + facilitator; arts-based youth workshop using writing, drawing, painting, reflection, and leadership activities
Sunday, September 27, 2026, 1 PM — Medina Academy Book Fair
Medina Academy
Author story time + book signing
Saturday, September 12, 2026 — Welcoming Week: We Are SeaTac
City of SeaTac — SeaTac, WA
Author appearance + book signing / book table
Sunday, August 30, 2026 — Seattle Black Nerd Festival
LANGSTON — Seattle, WA
Author appearance + book signing / book table
Friday, August 14, 2026 — Seattle Somali Week Community Festival
Seattle Somali Week / community festival — Burien, WA
Author appearance + book signing / book table
Saturday, August 8, 2026 — 5th Annual For the Culture Summer Resource Festival
Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle, Rainier Beach Community Center — Seattle, WA
Author appearance + book signing / book table
Saturday, June 20, 2026 — World Refugee Day 2026
Foster High School, Tukwila, WA
Presented in partnership with the City of Tukwila, King County Library System, Wide World for Refugee, and the International Rescue Committee
Author appearance + book signing
Saturday, May 30, 2026 — MAPS Eid al-Adha Celebration
Muslim Association of Puget Sound (MAPS), Bellevue, WA
Author appearance + book signing
Saturday, April 11, 2026 — A Celebration of Somali Culture Through Children’s Literature
North Seattle College — Seattle, WA
Author reading, book launch, community conversation, and book signing
Past Appearances
