About the Author

NikKi Torashizi is a 12-year-old Iranian-Canadian youth, born and raised in Canada. Energetic, creative, and multi-talented, Nikki is deeply passionate about both the arts and sports, and she’s always eager to learn and explore new horizons.

From a young age, she has shown great interest in athletics. She is currently training in competitive swimming and aiming to qualify for the provincial level. She has also advanced to the provincial stage in volleyball. Alongside her academic studies, Nikki is learning to play the piano and enjoys expressing herself through music.

Reading is one of her greatest joys, especially fantasy stories that spark her vivid imagination and strong visual memory. She loves to travel, try new foods, and spend quality time with her family and friends. At home, she shares her days with her younger brother and their lively dog who keeps the household full of fun and excitement.

This book marks her first published work, an imaginative retelling of the legendary tale of Gordafarid, the brave female warrior of Persian mythology. Inspired by Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh, Nikki’s goal was to bring this heroic tale to life in a fun and accessible way for younger readers, helping them connect with the rich cultural heritage of Iran while enjoying an empowering and entertaining story.

About the Author

Parinaz Zhendy is a creative and dedicated educator in Persian language and culture, an insightful and wise figure who, for many years, has kept the flame of the mother tongue alight with heart and soul, paving the path of cultural elevation for Iran in foreign lands.

She is the founder of the cultural-literary center ”Be Sooye Ayandeh” in Vancouver, Canada. Her teaching method is a unique blend of literary knowledge and artistic vision, deeply rooted in the authentic Iranian cultural heritage.

Parinaz Zhendy is also a poet, writer, and social activist, a committed human being who has advocated for the preservation of the Persian language and the rights of Iranian women in international forums. As a Persian language and literature expert, she sees her mission as expanding the frontiers of her native language across the globe.

Among her proudest achievements is the authorship of the first bilingual Persian alphabet book for children using English as a supportive medium. This bestselling work, published by Kidsocado Publishing House in collaboration with Setareh Setayesh, has been warmly received on Amazon.

She is not just a language teacher, but a messenger of love for culture, poetry, and Iranian identity—a beacon of light who has turned words into guiding lanterns, so that children of yesterday and today, from any corner of the world, may carry a trace of Iran in their hearts.