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Samira Ahmed
Samira Ahmed writes young adult fiction that focuses on the Muslim-American experience, including the dystopian novel Internment. Her stories often follow teen protagonists as they navigate identity and social justice.
Internment
In a near-future United States, seventeen-year-old Layla Amin and her family are forced into an internment camp for Muslim-American citizens. Trapped behind fences, Layla refuses to stay silent and begins organizing a resistance with the help of new friends and an ally on the outside. This story follows her fight to reclaim her freedom and challenge a society built on fear and exclusion.