Sana Faqir

Sana A. Faqir is a Scottish Pakistani writer whose work explores identity, belonging, and the lived experiences of Muslim and South Asian women in Scotland. Through both nonfiction and fiction, she aims to make Muslim women of all ages feel seen and represented. She is also the author and publisher of the popular children’s board book Join Us for Ramadan, the first interactive sensory board book about Ramadan. Through her work for young readers, Sana is committed to ensuring that Muslim children see themselves reflected across all forms of literature. Sana is the founder of the annual Islamic Book Fair of Scotland. This community initiative brings the best of Muslim kids’ literature from around the world to Scottish audiences.