Meet Our Team
Executive Director
Tala El-fahmawi is a former educator, mother, and writer passionate about fostering a love of reading in children and supporting parents in raising Arabic speakers. She holds a master’s in education from Boston University and a bachelor’s in psychology from UC Berkeley. Throughout her career, Tala has been an advocate for the creative work of marginalized communities, serving as an organizer for Palestine Writes and as a board member of Playgrounds for Palestine. Tala founded Good Rain Publishing as a love letter to her three Palestinian children and all the children who have had to search hard to see themselves in books.
Editor
Roa Abu R
Donations for Relief and Aid
We have donated over $5000 to relief efforts in Gaza through Playgrounds for Palestine, The Palestine Children's Relief Fund, and Mutual Aid. Whether it's providing access to food, shelter, or other essential resources, our contributions make a meaningful difference in the lives of children who need it most.
200+ Books Donated
We are proud to donate books to low-income schools and community libraries in need. By providing these books, we help enrich the lives of young learners, opening doors to education and nurturing a love for reading.
Representation in Literature
Every child deserves to see themselves in the stories they read. With our diverse collection of books, children can discover characters who resemble them and explore worlds that reflect their own experiences. We've witnessed the joy on children's faces as they excitedly point to our illustrations, saying things like, "This looks like my grandma," or "I eat that food!" These moments of recognition are powerful, as they help children connect to their own culture and experiences. This authentic representation not only builds confidence but also fosters a deeper connection to their identity, reinforcing the importance of seeing themselves in the stories they love.