Samira Ahmed is a New York Times bestselling author of books for children and young adults, including Internment, Hollow Fires, and This Book Won't Burn. She was born in Bombay, India, and grew up in Batavia, Illinois, in a house that smelled like fried onions, spices, and potpourri. A graduate of the University of Chicago, Samira has taught high school English in both the suburbs of Chicago and in New York City, worked in education nonprofits, and spent time on the road for political campaigns. Samira lives in the Midwest. When she's not reading or writing, she can be found on her lifelong quest for the perfect pastry. She invites you to
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