Deeba Zargarpur Senior Editor Salaam ReadsSimon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Deeba Zargarpur joined Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers and Salaam reads in March of 2020 after previous roles with Disney Publishing Worldwide and a book packager. She has the privilege of working with talented authors and illustrators such as New York Timesbestselling author A.F. Steadman, Linda Sarsour, Brittney Morris, Hanna Alkaf, Dana Mele, Kat Zhang, and Charlene Chua. Her aim is to acquire commercial books that empower young people from diverse backgrounds. As a self-taught polyglot, Deeba’s love of literature across various languages stemmed from the tales spun throughout her childhood. She is always on the hunt for stories that inspire a sense of magic and wonder, plot lines that challenge traditional assumptions about morality, and strong character arcs that redefine what it means to be the hero of your own story. Visit her at deebazargarpur.com, follow her on Twitter at @deebazargarpur, and see a complete roster of the books she’s edited here.