Author
HarperCollins, Charlesbridge
Of Uzbek heritage, M.O. Yuksel was born in Turkey, raised in New York, and now lives in New Jersey, where she writes award-winning books for young readers, including the highly acclaimed nonfiction picture books, IN MY MOSQUE, ONE WISH, and RAMADAN KAREEM, and her debut fiction, SAMI'S SPECIAL GIFT: An Eid al-Adha Story. She has a passion for research and learning, and loves to share what she learns by writing about little-known historical figures, and diverse cultures. Prince of Stars: Ulugh Beg's Quest to Map the Stars and Seasons is her latest book releasing in 2025.
Before becoming a full-time writer, she worked in the education field for over twenty years as an administrator, manager, and teacher. She served as a juror for the NSK Neustadt Prize for Children’s and Young Adult Literature, and is a member of the planning committee and a mentor for the Highlights Foundation Muslim Writers Fellowship Program. Learn more about Yuksel and her books at www.moyuksel.com and Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
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