Mission
Create a platform for South Asians to discuss issues of representation in literature and other arts.
Approach
These important ideas guide me as a I “read” any “text” I encounter and are the basic criteria I look for when seeking a text worth my time.
social justice
diversity
authentic representation
intersectionality
South Asian diaspora
Orientalism
colonialism
decolonization
Islam
religious tolerance
capitalism
writing workshop
cultural studies
Who I am
Pakistani-American, born and raised in Southern California
Muslim, born and raised
Undergrad: Comparative Literature and Creative Writing at UC Irvine
Graduate: Master’s in Education, Curriculum & Instruction for Secondary English at University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Licensed high school English teacher
Meena Malik
Other Places to Find Me
Contact Me
Fill out the form below, or email me at: browngirlreads@gmail.com.
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