Samira Ahmed
Contemporary
Samira Ahmed is an Indian-born American author who grew up in Illinois.
She has a diverse background, having lived in various locations including Vermont, New York City, and Kauai.
Ahmed graduated from the University of Chicago and spent seven years teaching high school English.
She has been involved in education reform, working to create small high schools and advocate for fair funding.
Ahmed's writing spans multiple genres, including creative non-fiction and poetry.
Her work has been featured in various publications and media outlets.
She is represented by Joanna Volpe at New Leaf Literary, Inc. and currently resides in the Midwest.
