Sofia Samatar is an acclaimed American scholar, novelist, and educator. As a writer, she is recognized for her evocative prose and deep explorations of themes such as diaspora, history, language, and storytelling.

Samatar's literary career boasts several notable works. She is the author of the novels A Stranger in Olondria and The Winged Histories. She has also penned the short story collection Tender and collaborated with her brother, the artist Del Samatar, on Monster Portraits.

In addition to her writing, Samatar contributes to the academic field as an English professor at James Madison University. Her contributions to literature have earned her recognition and a dedicated readership.