Author
Niyyah writes middle grade and adult speculative fiction, fantasy and horror, with an emphasis on Muslim American and multicultural characters. She has several stories published in anthologies, and her manuscript "Under," a middle grade dark fantasy, led her to be selected as a 2026 We Need Diverse Books Mentee.
By day, she's a healthcare provider and can get really nerdy with you about infectious disease, emergency/trauma medicine and toxicology. Prior to her healthcare career she taught ESL in South Korea, Cambodia, and Hungary. She is the medical coordinator for the PCRF Portland chapter, the Portland SCBWI Coffee Coordinator, and Co-Chair for Young Willamette Writers. She is a member of SCBWI and HWA.
By day, she's a healthcare provider and can get really nerdy with you about infectious disease, emergency/trauma medicine and toxicology. Prior to her healthcare career she taught ESL in South Korea, Cambodia, and Hungary. She is the medical coordinator for the PCRF Portland chapter, the Portland SCBWI Coffee Coordinator, and Co-Chair for Young Willamette Writers. She is a member of SCBWI and HWA.
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