This is Me!

Hi, I’m Jessica Gabrielzyk, a writer and author based in Switzerland.

I write books that examine the often overlooked layers of life — particularly where parenting, identity, and place intersect. My work explores how families navigate belonging, care, and everyday meaning while living across cultures, from the early days of motherhood to the small, formative moments of childhood.

My writing spans genres and audiences, from reflective nonfiction for adults to creative, accessible books for young children. Across formats, my focus remains consistent: translating complex emotional and cultural experiences into language that feels clear, grounded, and human.

I’m the author of Maternity Abroad, which explores the experience of becoming a mother far from home; Parenting Unpacked, a reflection on raising children across cultures; and My First American Coloring Book, created to help toddlers engage with daily life through play and familiarity.

My work is shaped by lived intercultural experience and ongoing research. I write at the intersection of parenting, migration, and intercultural life, offering insight into how people adapt, belong, and grow when home is no longer singular.

I’m a member of SIETAR (Society for Intercultural Education, Training and Research) and the International Academy of Brazilian Literature. My books have reached readers in more than 15 countries across five continents.