S.K. Ali

S.K. Ali is a critically acclaimed novelist from Toronto, Canada, who is well known for writing children’s books, young adult, and contemporary stories. She is particularly popular for writing her first novel called Saints and Misfits. This novel was a finalist for the 2018 William C Morris Award from the Library Association of America. Author Ali was highly praised for her excellent portrayal of the life of an unapologetic teen from the Muslim-American background. Ali’s first book has featured on a few bestselling lists of 2017’s Best Teen Novels. It has also appeared on top books’ lists of Kirkus Reviews, NY Public Library, and Entertainment Weekly. The book was also a long-list title of 2018 CBC Canada Reads and has featured in the Toronto Star, Salon, The Next Chapter, Globe & Mill, Huffington Post, Bustle, The Morning Show, NBC News, The Social, and several other media of North America.