Samira Ahmed through Hollow Fires addresses an issue that has haunted America for decades if not centuries. Racism and Islamophobia. Set in Chicago we explore the issue of racism and islamophobia ...

Ahmed is the bestselling author of several young adult novels, including Internment, Hollow Fires, and This Book Won’t Burn.Through her writing career, she has worked to remedy an issue she ...

Ahmed told ABC News she faces threats and book bans over her novels – including “Internment” and “Hollow Fires” – which have caused a firestorm of criticism for tackling complex issues ...