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The Strange Inc. Book Awards are proud to announce the winners of the 2024 competition. This year’s winners represent a diverse range of voices and topics, showcasing the incredible talent within the literary world.

The winners of the 2024 Strange Inc. Book Awards are:

I.M. Nameless won the Poetry category for her exceptional work, Dear Muslim. Nameless is a certified medical writer based in Canada with a passion for Islamic studies. Her poetry collection explores themes of faith, identity, and the Muslim experience.

Waheeda Joosab took home the Fiction award for her novel, Kismet. Joosab is a South African author and educator who writes Muslim Romance novels. Her work focuses on themes of marriage, parenting, and spirituality, and she is dedicated to creating a community of growth-inspired women.

Zimarina Sarwar won the Non-Fiction category for her book, Letters from a Prophet. Sarwar is a writer and editor based in London with a background in linguistics. Her book explores the life and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad through a series of letters written to his daughter, Fatimah.

Husna Rahman and Anita Bagdi were the winners of the Children’s Book category for their collaboration, Boy’s Don’t Cry. Rahman is a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist who writes children’s books about mental health and grief.Bagdi is an illustrator who brought Rahman’s story to life with her vibrant and expressive artwork. Boy’s Don’t Cry is a story about a young boy who learns to express his emotions and seek help when he is feeling overwhelmed.

The Strange Inc. Book Awards celebrate exceptional literary works and recognize the authors behind them. We congratulate this year’s winners and look forward to seeing more incredible works in the future.

ABOUT STRANGE, INC. Strange Inc., is a non-profit publishing house based in New York. Our goal is to uplift the authentic voice of Muslim women by publishing books, offering editing and coaching services, and hosting writing workshops. We have created an intimate writing community for Muslim women fostered by mutual support and respect. We were born out of a passion to uplift and celebrate the creativity and diversity of our community. For too long, the voices of Muslim women have been drowned out by biased and offensive narratives, and our stories have been hijacked and told for us. We collaborate, build and unite Muslim creatives worldwide, mobilizing a movement for positive change through art. At Strange, Inc. our banner is truthfulness, and our blueprint is excellence in all we do. Our vision is a world where the genuine and unique perspectives of Muslim women are valued and appreciated.

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