Perin and Marjane are a mother-daughter author team. We read and write Middle-Grade and YA fantasy.

Two animated girls reading books in a colorful library with books and plants in the background.
Art by Saira Malik Rahman

Our heroines connect West Asia and the Midwest with their magical adventures.

Coming Soon

Book cover titled "Laleh and the Language of the Birds," a middle-grade eco-feminist fantasy adventure based on Sufi legend. Features silhouette of a child with mountains and birds in the background. Scheduled release: Spring 2026.

Exciting news! Our first novel, Laleh and the Language of the Birds, is coming soon from Wildling Press.

In this playful, eco-conscious retelling of an old Islamic legend, thirteen-year-old Laleh must travel to the sky realm of ideal bird habitats to save her father and the birds.

Perfect for young adventurers who love magical journeys woven from forgotten myths and hidden legends.

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WHAT WE DO:

First, we read! Check out Marjane’s short book reviews here. Let us know if you would like her to review your book.

Simple line drawing of a bird with exaggerated features, such as large eyes and wings.

Then, we write! We write a lot, for work, school, and fun. We’ll share the fun part on this site. Enjoy some poems here. And stay tuned for fiction.

“Reading is breathing in; writing is breathing out.” — Pam Allyn