In Store Author event with Saniya Ruqiah Ahmed

Saniya Ruqiah Ahmed was born and raised in an global-minded home in the ever-growing town of Wichita, Kansas. As a public health advocate and aspiring family physician, she recognizes that healing and wellness comes in all forms. For Saniya, it was writing. She began her journey as a spoken word and slam poet in the realm of social justice advocacy. For nearly a decade, her art has been kept within the ears of her audience, and she is now aiming to bring her work to paper. Her poetry centers on themes like family, faith, social justice, and Muslim and Indian diaspora. Now as a medical student in the midwest, her poetry also encompasses humanity and dignity in healthcare. Her debut collection Hum Dum aims to be a companion to readers as an authentic, unapologetic, and powerful voice.