Roda Ahmed is a New York Times bestselling author, publisher, and creative visionary who builds spaces where stories rise, silence speaks, and legacy begins.
Roda Ahmed is a storyteller at heart and a visionary in practice. As a New York Times bestselling publisher, founder of HighTree Publishing, and founder of the Silent Writing Retreat, she has dedicated her life to centering children in joy, beauty, and possibility. Her work spans bookshelves, classrooms, and sacred creative spaces around the world. Whether she is writing a story, guiding writers through silence, or building the future of publishing, Roda leads with purpose, legacy, and love.
At HighTree Publishing, Roda Ahmed brings powerful stories to help each child celebrate identity, imagination, limitless potential, and dreams. Each book is a celebration of identity, imagination, and the limitless potential of every child. From bestselling favorites like Mae Among the Stars to new titles like Brave Bessie and Daniel’s Dream. Mae Among the Stars is now in its 27th printing. Since its release, Roda has published 19 additional books, bringing stories of identity, imagination, and representation to children everywhere.
The Silent Writing Retreat is immersive sanctuary led by Roda Ahmed where writers, artists, and seekers come to reconnect with themselves and their stories. Held in an intimate setting and rooted in intentional silence, this retreat opens space for clarity, inspiration, and transformation.
In this step-by-step course, bestselling author and publisher Roda Ahmed guides you through the creative and publishing process so you can bring your children’s book to life with purpose and confidence.
Whether you have an idea or a dream you’ve held for years, this course is where it begins.
At HighTree Publishing, Roda Ahmed brings powerful stories to life. Each book is a celebration of identity, imagination, and the limitless potential of every child. From bestselling favorites like Mae Among the Stars to new titles like Brave Bessie and Daniel’s Dream, these stories are shaping how the next generation sees themselves and the world around them.
From sold-out retreats to school visits filled with wonder, Roda’s events are spaces where creativity, connection, and purpose come alive. Whether you are a writer seeking stillness or a community looking for inspiration, there is a place for you here.
Malibu, CA
Children’s Book World
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If you’ve ever dreamed of writing a children’s book but don’t know where to start, this quick quiz will help you uncover the heart of your story, identify your best next step, and move one step closer to holding your book in your hands.
