Omar Burgess

Omar Burgess is a UK-based illustrator whose work is closely associated with Islamic children's publishing. He has collaborated with the Islamic Foundation UK on a range of picture books aimed at young Muslim readers. His illustrated titles include Zak and His Good Intentions and Zak and His Little Lies, both written by J. Samia Mair, which follow a young boy as he navigates everyday moral choices in a Muslim household. He has also illustrated Hassan and Aneesa Go to Masjid, written by Yasmeen Rahim, in which two siblings explore the mosque and learn its manners and rituals. My Special Angels: The Two Noble Scribes, written by Razana Noor, is another of his titles, introducing children to the angels Kiraman Katibin. His vibrant, full-color artwork is noted for its accessibility and its ability to bring Islamic themes to life for the youngest readers.