Mehrzad Karimabadi started writing poetry in the early 90’s and some of her poems have been published. She holds an MA in theater arts, a BFA in photography, and an AS in graphic design. Along with her sister, Shahrzad, the Karimabadi sisters have taken on the task of introducing and preserving the Persian culture among English-speaking children through a series of illustrated books: Shireen and Nousheen Children’s Books. Mehrzad is currently focusing on writing and photography. Follow the Karimabadi Sisters’ photography here: http://photography.karimabadis.com