Nydia was born in Jakarta, Indonesia, and moved to Canada when she was 18 years old. In 2017, she graduated from the University of Alberta in Edmonton, then moved to Calgary, Toronto, and finally to Montreal in 2021. Living in various cities in Canada has broadened her perspective as a Canadian author.

In 2022, she published an article with CBC News about her experience speaking French in Quebec. She has also written a prayer book called “Dear God”, which consists of 21 prayers for daily encounters.

During her spare time, she enjoys reading, writing, playing piano, and making videos for her YouTube channel, Nyds Learning French.

The inspiration for her writing includes: Montreal and Canada’s beauty, her Asian roots, classical music, her travel experience, and her faith and spirituality.

Nydia Hadi