Jaweerya Mohammad is a passionate educator, having taught Middle School English for many years. Her writing is shaped by her Muslim and first-generation Pakistani American identity. One of her poems has been published in the “Third Space” Anthology by Renard Press. She has more poems forthcoming in literary magazines such as Overtly Lit., Poetry Breakfast, and Qafiyah Review. She firmly believes in the power of words, and that story-telling can foster a more empathetic and just world. You can find more of Jaweerya’s work on Instagram (@jaweeryajournals).