Visits and Speaking
Saida Bulhan was born and raised in a nomadic region of Somalia. After immigrating to the United States as a teenager, she learned to read for the first time. She credits her love of storytelling to her nomadic upbringing, the rich oral traditions of her family, and the life-changing discovery of reading as a teenager.
Author of A Song of Her Own, Saida is also the founder and publisher of Iftin Ink, an emerging small press dedicated to publishing meaningful stories.
Saida is available for school and library visits, and speaking engagements for community organizations and groups, both in person and virtually.
Offerings
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A Song of Her Own is recommended for ages 6 to 10 with crossover appeal for middle-grade readers, and offers meaningful classroom use from elementary school through higher education, including teacher education coursework on diverse children’s literature and global perspectives.
For more on the book and author, visit the press kit.
Rates for 60 to 90 minute sessions
Virtual: from $150
In person: from $300
For extended programming or multiple sessions, please inquire.
Travel costs may apply for in-person sessions outside the greater Seattle area.
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Saida welcomes inquiries from organizations and community groups. She has experience working across a range of communities, including immigrant and refugee communities and groups centering mindfulness, creativity, and culturally rich, universally accessible stories.
Rates for 60 to 90 minute sessions
Virtual: from $250
In person: from $400
For community groups, families, parent groups and mixed audiences.
Travel costs may apply for in-person sessions outside the greater Seattle area.
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Saida is offering a debut author series exploring Somali cultural wisdom through A Song of Her Own, including workshops, lectures, and community engagements. Partners co-create and host events and programs with Saida, bringing this work to their communities in ways that fit their audience and context. If you are interested in building something together, please reach out.
Saida is also available for panels, conferences, and keynotes.
Get in Touch
To book a visit or speaking engagement, please complete the contact form. Include your organization, the type of program you have in mind, and whether you are looking for an in person or virtual session.