Born in Giza, Egypt 1971. She graduated from the faculty of Fine Arts, Helwan University in 1994. She obtained her MA at 1999 and later her PHD from the Institute of Theatrical Studies, Paris III, Sorbonne Nouvelle at 2006. She illustrated many children books that were awarded by the Egyptian Board on Books for Young People (EBBY) (2004),the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) honor list (2011, 2018), Anna Lindh foundation award (2011) and the UAE Board on Books for Young People (UAEBBY) Etisilat award (2012,2014). She was also a jury member of Etisalat award 2022. She's currently working as an associate professor at the Faculty of Fine Arts of Cairo and a freelance illustrator. She actually lives between Egypt and Italy.