Saniya Hammad

Saniya's love for writing began in fifth grade when her teacher read her essay aloud in class, igniting a lifelong passion. Growing up with a difficult childhood, writing became her refuge - a place to pour her heart. Concrete girl is Saniya's debut poetry book - a memoir about love, loss, girlhood and grief. She is a Pakistani-American writer and currently lives in Houston, Texas. When Saniya's not reading or writing poetry, she loves to perform her poems at local open mics around the city. She is very enthusiastic about fashion and works as a hairstylist. You can find her @saniya.htx