Magic Has No Borders

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.

Sabaa Tahir is a Pakistani-American young adult novelist best known for her New York Times-bestselling An Ember in the Ashes and its sequels. Two of her novels, An Ember in the Ashes and A Torch Against the Night, were listed among Time Magazine's 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time in 2020.

Sayantani DasGupta is the author behind "Theft of the Ruby Lotus." Her books offer readers compelling plots and memorable characters.

Sangu Mandanna is an Indian-British author born in Bengaluru, India, and now based in Norwich, England. A graduate of Lancaster University, she writes across adult, YA, and middle-grade fiction, and is best known for her cozy fantasy romance The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches and its follow-up, A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping.

Tracey Baptiste writes stories for young readers, often exploring folklore and mythology. She is known for her work on "Black Enough," a collection of stories examining Black identity.

Nikita Gill is a poet and writer who explores mythology and human relationships. She is the author of Great Goddesses, Hekate, and the collection [Dis]Connected. Her work focuses on reclaiming old stories for a modern audience.

Swati Teerdhala graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in finance and history before working in technology marketing. She is the author of the Tiger at Midnight trilogy, the graphic novel Maya in Multicolor, and the YA romance The Boyfriend Wish, about a South Indian American teen whose wish for the perfect boyfriend goes sideways. She lives in New York City.