Laila Sabreen is a talented young adult contemporary writer, who was raised in the Washington DC area. From a young age, Sabreen developed a love for reading, which ultimately sparked her passion for writing. She used to take weekly trips to her local library, where she fell in love with the Angelina Ballerina series. At the age of five, she began writing Angelina Ballerina fanfiction, though she did not realize it at the time. Sabreen's writing skills have since evolved, and she is now a successful author with a debut YA contemporary novel, "You Truly Assumed," which was released with Inkyard Press/HarperCollins on February 8, 2022.
Sabreen is currently pursuing her PhD in English Literature, and she previously attended Emory University, where she double-majored in Sociology and English. When she is not writing, Sabreen enjoys creating niche playlists, watching reality TV, and working on academic articles about literature and Black girlhood. She is also an accomplished short story writer, with a piece included in the YA anthology, "Study Break," which was published by Feiwel & Friends/Macmillan in Winter 2023.
Sabreen is represented by Kat Kerr at Donald Maass Literary Agency. Her writing is informed by her experiences growing up in the Washington DC area, and she is committed to creating authentic and engaging stories that resonate with young adult readers. With her debut novel and short story already published, Sabreen is an exciting new voice in contemporary young adult literature, and readers can look forward to more of her work in the future.