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Subia J. Ali

Subia J. Ali is a Pakistani-American writer and author who weaves her heritage and immigrant experience into her writing work. She inherited her prose from a master storyteller – her grandmother on whose bedside Ali listened to Arabian Nights like chronicles as a child in Karachi, Pakistan. She has been using the power of storytelling to guide her readers to introspection and better appreciate the world around them.

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Ali’s first book, The Snackman and His Son, a children’s story was quickly incorporated into an anti-bias curriculum program in select Southern California schools. Ali expanded her writing career to journalism with in-print newspaper publications that focused on human interest and cultural awareness pieces. Both of which needed to be told in an informative and entertaining manner to reach readers with a limited view of minority and marginalized people.
 
Ali’s debut novel, Mausumbe Road, illuminates the struggle of a young Pakistani- American woman in pursuit of her passion. With a relatable protagonist and a fast- paced storyline, Ali invites readers on an adventure across the world. Mausumbe Road's multi-layered story line and characters have been well received by readers, reviewers and bookstagramers alike. Read more about Mausumbe Road.
 
Ali's second children's book, Tipu's Roar - a freedom fighter's tale heartwarmingly tells the story of South-Asian historical figure Tipu Sultan, also known as the Tiger of Mysore. The story gives factual information on Tipu Sultan's fight against The British East India Company which is told by a grandfather to his young granddaughter. The book very subtlety demonstrates the effects of colonization on a peoples’ identity and self-worth and aims to empower young readers with the legacy of the trailblazing Tipu Sultan.

Keeping in line with her storytelling theme, Ali will be hosting her own upbeat podcast on the immigrant experience where she’ll speak with first and second-generation Americans on how their unique stories have shaped their lives. 

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Ali can be found managing her yoga business in Southern California and taking part in advocating for hyphenated-American identities and colonized people around the world. Most often, she is found thinking of ideas for her next book while on walks that she hopes never end.