Aamna Qureshi is a Pakistani, Muslim American who adores words. She grew up in a very loud, very Punjabi household, parents surrounded by English (for school), Urdu (for conversation), and Punjabi (for emotion). Through her writing, she wishes to inspire a love for the beautiful country and rich culture that informed much of her identity. When she's not writing, she loves to travel to new places where she can explore different cultures or to Pakistan where she can revitalize her roots. She also loves baking complicated desserts, drinking fancy teas and coffees, watching sappy rom-coms, and going for walks about the estate (her backyard). She currently lives in New York.
Look for her on IG @aamna_qureshi and Twitter @aamnaqureshi_ and at her website aamnaqureshi.com.
"Unreservedly recommended for middle school, high school, and
community library YA Fiction collections . . ." --Midwest Book
Review
"Aamna Qureshi writes of a world steeped in rich culture and
tumultuous politics with an expert hand. The Lady or The Lion is a
gorgeous read." --Chloe Gong, New York Times bestselling author of
These Violent Delights
"Debut author Qureshi nails spinning new life into an old tale with
a meticulous world grounded in vivid scenery and beautifully
[enhanced] with Urdu, Punjabi, and Islamic words. VERDICT A clever
twist on a classic tale, this is one to purchase for library
shelves as readers will be eager to know what happens next."
--School Library Journal
"Qureshi sets up a world in which readers can easily lose
themselves . . . this is a notable debut with an original point of
view and a riveting plot." --Kirkus Reviews
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