About the Author
Zara Nouman is an 11-year-old Melbourne girl growing up by the bays of Sandringham. Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of eight, she is a true little soldier, showing courage, strength, and resilience every day.
Zara is a passionate artist who loves expressing her world through drawings filled with colour, emotion, and imagination. She also enjoys cooking, experimenting with flavours, and creating dishes with heart. In her final year of primary school, Zara continues to shine with creativity, kindness, and determination. She believes art is a powerful way to tell stories, heal hearts, and inspire others to keep dreaming big.