“You will not be alone, I say to them, spinning to see their faces. You don't need to be afraid anymore. We want to take back our world. We want to save the lives of our family members, our friends. We want your children to have a chance at a better future. And we want to fight. We want to win. I lock eyes with them. And we are asking for your help.”

Iranian-American author based in Santa Monica, California

Tahereh Mafi is an Iranian-American author based in Santa Monica, California. She writes young adult fiction and is known for works in that genre. Her books have made her a familiar name in contemporary YA writing, with a style and audience centered on young adult storytelling. On this site, 93 quotes are attributed to her.