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S. K. Ali (Sajidah K. Ali, b. in South India) is a Canadian author who writes for children and young adults, with a particular focus on contemporary Muslim life. Raised in Canada from early childhood and now living in Toronto with her family, she holds a degree in creative writing, and her work has appeared in the Toronto Star.
She is widely known for the picture book trilogy made with Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad and illustrator Hatem Aly: "The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family," "The Kindest Red: A Story of Hijab and Friendship," and "The Boldest White: A Story of Hijab and Community." Following the young sisters Faizah and Asiya, these books celebrate the hijab, kindness, and belonging. "The Proudest Blue" became a New York Times bestseller. With Aisha Saeed, Ali co-edited "Once Upon an Eid: Stories of Hope and Joy by 15 Muslim Voices," a warmly received anthology for middle-grade readers.
Ali's young adult novels include "Saints and Misfits," a finalist for the American Library Association's William C. Morris Award, and "Love from A to Z," along with "Misfit in Love" and "Love from Mecca to Medina." Across both picture books and novels, her writing is known for portraying Muslim children and teens with humor, dignity, and everyday joy.
She is widely known for the picture book trilogy made with Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad and illustrator Hatem Aly: "The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family," "The Kindest Red: A Story of Hijab and Friendship," and "The Boldest White: A Story of Hijab and Community." Following the young sisters Faizah and Asiya, these books celebrate the hijab, kindness, and belonging. "The Proudest Blue" became a New York Times bestseller. With Aisha Saeed, Ali co-edited "Once Upon an Eid: Stories of Hope and Joy by 15 Muslim Voices," a warmly received anthology for middle-grade readers.
Ali's young adult novels include "Saints and Misfits," a finalist for the American Library Association's William C. Morris Award, and "Love from A to Z," along with "Misfit in Love" and "Love from Mecca to Medina." Across both picture books and novels, her writing is known for portraying Muslim children and teens with humor, dignity, and everyday joy.
