Sara Sharaf Beg was inspired by her own experiences as a Pakistani American Muslim while writing
Salaam, with Love, her debut novel. A graduate of the University of Central Florida and Northwestern University, Sara was a freelance writer before becoming a mental-health counselor. She lives in Texas with her husband, where she likes to cook (the spicier, the better!), binge Bollywood movies, and play video games when she’s not writing or reading. Find her on Instagram at @chutneybinasamosa.
Praise for
Salaam, with Love:
“
Achingly sweet,
Salaam, with Love is a
heartfelt tale of family, faith, and love set against the backdrop of Ramadan. Beg beautifully crafts a comforting tale filled with
fun characters and
excellent Muslim representation.”--Aamna Qureshi, author of
The Lady or the Lion "
Salaam, with Love is a
beautiful and heartwarming story about family, faith, and love. It is a love letter to Islam,
capturing all the wonderful nuances of faith and culture."--Adiba Jaigirdar, author of
Hani and Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating
“
Salaam, with Love parts the curtains and shows a view that to some readers will be entirely new but to others
will be a glimpse of home.”--Nafiza Azad, author of
The Candle and the Flame "With her distinct voice, Beg captures the feeling of what it’s like to be different, yet learning to embrace every part of you. And having a loving family and a cute drummer by your side doesn’t hurt either.
Salaam, with Love is definitely
THE book to bring you warm fuzzy smiles this year."--Jenn P. Nguyen, author of
Fake It Till You Break It
"A
warm and inviting story about a girl exploring her relationship to her cultural and religious heritage."--
Kirkus Reviews
"
Heartfelt and
humorous."--
Your Teen Mag
