Samia Khan

Samia Khan is a Muslim American writer and high school English teacher residing in the suburbs of Chicago. Her path to children's literature was shaped by her journey into motherhood, which first inspired her to write, and she continues to draw on her children for creative ideas. She is the author of 'The Shapes of Eid, According to Me' and 'Salaam, World!' - two picture books that reflect her identity and values as a Muslim American. Her work brings warmth and representation to young readers navigating Muslim identity and cultural traditions in an American context.