Abed, Omar: - Omar Abed has written a wide array of poetry, children's stories, and young adult novels. "You, Me, and a Tree" is his inaugural published work.Omar's picture books present an engaging perspective for adults as well as children. He believes that storytelling builds strong connections between people, and hopes that his stories foster those connections.In his spare time, Omar pushes his comfort level with new personal challenges. Aside from being an author, Omar is a software engineer, basketball coach, investor, and entrepreneur.Find more from Omar at OmarAbed.com, or on Facebook and Instagram @OmarAbedAuthorWrites.