is a poet and standup comedian from Lahore, Pakistan who managed to retain an authentic voice despite spending two years in an MFA program at Sarah Lawrence College. She is also a graduate of Forman Christian College, a Pushcart nominee, and a Fulbright scholar.
She posts her poetry and overshares her trauma on Instagram @yusraamjadwrites and her essays on yusramjadwrites.substack.com.
Her first book, Sometimes I Imagine My Country Is Mine, is expected to be published in 2026.