“Literature taught me that I wasn't alone, that I could become a writer if I worked at it, that my story mattered. Whether a young reader becomes a writer or not, they deserve to know that their story, whatever it may be, is important.”

American young adult novelist

Sabaa Tahir is an American young adult novelist. She is best known for the New York Times-bestselling "An Ember in the Ashes," its sequels, and the novel "All My Rage". Her work has reached a wide audience through fantasy and contemporary fiction for young readers. She is especially known for stories that center on high stakes, conflict, and strong emotional pressure, as shown in her best-known books.