Author/ Illustrator Jenin Mohammed made her debut in the world of publishing when she won the 2020 SCBWI International Summer Portfolio Showcase grand prize. Since then, Jenin has published multiple picture books, such as SONG IN THE CITY, ALL THE PLACES WE CALL HOME, and NAMING CEREMONY. She uses both digital and traditional art mediums to create her colorful and textured illustrations. Jenin posts her most recent artwork on her Instagram page @knotwritenow.
Jenin is also a novelist. She is currently working on her middle grade debut FIRST BORNS ONLY (Roaring Brook Press/ Macmillan)—a comedy about the struggles of being the eldest brother to multiple mischievous sisters.