Sabaa Tahir is an acclaimed American author best recognized for her contributions to young adult fiction. Her journey into the realm of writing began in California's Mojave Desert, where she was raised in her family's 18-room motel. Immersed in an environment filled with fantasy novels, comic books, and music, Tahir honed her creative passions, ultimately leading her to craft stories that have captivated a global audience.

Tahir's remarkable talent for storytelling is evident in her New York Times-bestselling series, An Ember in the Ashes, along with its sequels, and the novel All My Rage. Her works have garnered critical acclaim, with An Ember in the Ashes and A Torch Against the Night being listed among Time Magazine's 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time in 2020. In 2022, All My Rage achieved significant recognition, winning the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award, the National Book Award for Young People's Literature, and the Michael L.