Who is your agent?
The fabulous Emily S. Keyes.
How old are you?
I was born in 1999 (I am a 90’s kid!!). You can do the math.
What did you study in college?
I majored in Applied Mathematics & Statistics and minored in English at Stony Brook University.
Did you always know you wanted to be an author?
Yes! But there’s nothing wrong with finding out later in life, either.
How did you get a book deal so young?
I started very early! But it still took me years of consistent work, heartbreak, and struggle to reach this point.
Where are you from?
Long Island, New York
Ethnically from Pakistan
What’s the name of your debut?
The Lady or the Lion
Are you contemporary books connected?
Yes! Check out the “Reading Order” tab to see what year each book is set in.
What languages can you speak?
I’m fluent in Urdu and can understand Punjabi but only speak it very sparsely.