Nadine Kaadan


Nadine Kaadan is a Syrian children's book illustrator and writer living in London.
She has published 15 books, including stories celebrating the Arab world.
Her mission is to champion empowered and inclusive representation in children’s books so that every child can see themselves in a story.
She is a member of the International Board on Books for Young People. Her illustrations have been exhibited at the
BIB exhibition.
In 2021, Nadine was commissioned by The Story Museum to be the writer of Amal Meets Alice, a procession event in Oxford
WWW nadinekaadan.com/site

Early life and education

Nadine was born in Paris, France.
She graduated in the Faculty of Fine Arts of Damascus
and acquired two Masters, one in Illustration at Kingston University, and another in Art and Politics at Goldsmiths, University of London.

Awards