Kris Rashid

Kris Rashid writes picture books that are endearing at their heart; stories of hopeful anticipation, playfulness, and connection, with some surprises and STEAM elements.

She’s a member of SCBWI, Storyteller Academy, the Philadelphia Writers Meetup Group, and leads two critique groups for picture book authors and author-illustrators.

She lives and creates in Philadelphia, PA.

Kris Rashid writes picture books with the aim of creating spaces where kids feel able to explore, connect, and move through the world with hopeful anticipation.

She’s a member of SCBWI, recipient of a 2023 12x12 picture book challenge scholarship, 2021 mentee to Jamilah-Thompkins-Bigelow, Blogmaster for the Eastern PA SCBWI, leader of two critique groups, school library volunteer, and an art therapist.

She lives and creates in Philadelphia, PA.