I write about changes.
Maternity ABroad: Becoming a Mother in a FOreign Land
For women navigating pregnancy far from home, and determined to do it well.
This book is that map. There is no other one like it.Parenting Unpacked: Parenting Through the loss of self
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For parents who can feel something is off, even without a word for it yet.This book is for parents who notice that.
My FIrst American Coloring Book: Everyday Life in the U.S. for Little Hands
My First American Coloring Book is designed especially for young children learning to observe, name, and explore the world around them — one page at a time.Blog
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About me
I write books that explore the often overlooked layers of life, from the emotional landscape of parenting and identity to the simple, meaningful moments of early childhood. My work spans genres and audiences, from reflective nonfiction for adults to creative, engaging books for young children.
“Safe writing gets liked. True writing gets remembered—and shared.” - Jessica Gabrielzyk
I woke up to a voice message from Julia Kerscht Squassoni — intercultural facilitator, TCK, and President of SIETAR Brasil — saying she loved the Ruth Van Reken post and that I write beautifully, just in case nobody had told me that. Then I saw that Papa Balla Ndong, Human Migration Expert and Executive President of SIETAR Europe, had left a comment on the post about Parenting Unpacked. Parabéns. Wonderful. Congratulations, Jessica Gabrielzyk. In two languages. By name. I was not ready for any of it.