ALL of your work has spoken to me in more ways than one, and your skill and technique is a boundless source of inspiration to me and many people I share your work with.

Particularly “Blankets” which I first read when I was around sixteen or so, and it has affected me profoundly and has left such an impression on me that I was never really the same after finishing it.

Your work is GORGEOUS, GENUINE and so moving, especially in how you render emotion into your drawings.

I am looking so forward to HABIBI in many ways, especially since I too have an interest in Islam and Islamic imagery.

You’re a legend where I’m from. No matter how hard the days get, or how life seems to pass you by, I hope you know how much of an effect your work has had on so many people.

I’ve recommended your work to everyone because I found it so beautiful on every level — in the visuals, the writing, and the emotions evoked. It makes me happy to know someone like you exists and works so hard to share your talent and thoughts with others. The stories you have shared are incredibly validating to others who have also gone through the kinds of joys and sorrows you depict so gracefully – with insight, humour, and compassion. After I read Blankets I was in a bit of a dream-like daze myself for two days, back in my own coming-of-age and first-love time.

We are currently culling our books and I’ve had to get rid of so many, in order to fit well into our new home. In the midst of this, however, I ordered copies of your books so I could have them forever. They’re more than worth their price (and the space), and I know I will take pleasure in re-reading them. I will wait patiently to buy copies of Habibi for myself and others and hope you don’t have to take up too much other work to pay for the time you’re putting into it.