Date of Birth: November 7, 1983
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Biography
Sabaa Tahir is a Pakistani-American author and journalist, best known for her young adult fantasy series “An Ember in the Ashes.” Born in London, England, and raised in California’s Mojave Desert, Tahir grew up in her family’s 18-room motel, which provided her with a variety of experiences and stories that influenced her writing. After graduating from UCLA, she worked as an editor at The Washington Post before pursuing her career as a novelist. Her debut novel, “An Ember in the Ashes,” was published in 2015 and became a New York Times bestseller, launching a successful series that has captivated readers worldwide. Tahir’s work is known for its rich world-building, complex characters, and themes of resistance and resilience.
5 Interesting Facts about Sabaa Tahir
1. Sabaa Tahir grew up in her family’s 18-room motel in the Mojave Desert.
2. She worked as an editor at The Washington Post for five years before becoming a full-time writer.
3. “An Ember in the Ashes” was inspired by her desire to write a story about survival and resilience.
4. Her debut novel was named one of TIME magazine’s 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time.
5. Sabaa Tahir is also known for her advocacy for diversity and representation in literature.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Sabaa Tahir
1. “You are an ember in the ashes, Elias Veturius. You will spark and burn, ravage and destroy. You cannot change it. You cannot stop it.”
2. “Fear is only your enemy if you allow it to be.”
3. “Life is made of so many moments that mean nothing. Then one day, a single moment comes along to define every second that comes after.”
4. “As long as there is life, there is hope.”
5. “There are two kinds of guilt. The kind that drowns you until you’re useless, and the kind that fires your soul to purpose.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
As of the most recent estimates, Sabaa Tahir’s highest net worth is approximately $1.5 million.
Children
Sabaa Tahir has not publicly shared information about having children.
Relevant Links
1. [Sabaa Tahir’s Official Website](https://www.sabaatahir.com
2. [Sabaa Tahir on Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7770873.Sabaa_Tahir
5. [Sabaa Tahir’s TEDx Talk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Z1nE5I8GdY
