From Courtrooms to Creative Storytelling
Sana A. Faqir is a Scottish Muslim writer with Pakistani roots whose work is deeply influenced by her faith, culture, and identity. Before embracing her calling as an author, Sana studied and practiced law for several years. A pivotal move to Dubai marked a turning point, allowing her to step away from the legal world and reconnect with her lifelong love for stories. Now back in Scotland raising her three children, she has transformed that long-held dream into a reality, pursuing a career as a full-time writer dedicated to the transformative power of books.
Celebrating Identity Through Inclusive Literature
Believing that books are most powerful when they make readers feel truly seen, Sana focuses on creating "mirrors" for both children and adults. She is the author of the bestseller Join Us for Ramadan, the first-ever sensory board book of its kind, and was awarded the 2025 PB Rising Stars Mentorship. Whether she is developing empowering picture books for young readers or writing her debut halal rom-com set between Lahore and Glasgow, Sana’s mission remains the same: ensuring that practicing, hijabi Muslim women and their families are at the center of the story.
Cultivating a Global Reading Community
Sana’s commitment to representation extends far beyond her own writing. In 2023, she founded the Islamic Book Fair of Scotland, an annual event that brings acclaimed Muslim children’s literature from around the world to local audiences. When she isn't organizing community events or teaching at her local Islamic school, Sana can be found taxiing her children to clubs, cooking curries, or—most likely—ignoring all of the above to curl up with a good book. Through her work and her community leadership, she continues to prove that reading for pleasure is life-enhancing for everyone.
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