PROFILE

Karim Shamsi-Basha

Karim Shamsi-Basha is a Syrian American writer, photographer, and former columnist for NJ.com, based in Birmingham, Alabama. His work has appeared in Southern Living, National Geographic Traveler, Sports Illustrated, TIME, People, the New York Times, and the Washington Post. His children’s book, The Cat Man of Aleppo, received a 2021 Caldecott Honor.

Seven Ways Fatherhood Rewired My Brain

By Karim Shamsi-Basha | June 10, 2026

A father of three reflects on how becoming a parent taught him about love and helped him grow as a human being.

Five Families Who Learned How to Bridge Differences Together

In this video from our Bridging Differences for Parents and Teens series, learn how five families fostered skills for dialogue and understanding across group lines.
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Seven Ways Fatherhood Rewired My Brain