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For as long as I can remember, writing has been my way of making sense of the world. Even as a young child, my fascination with recording daily reality filled my hand made note books.

Since then, seeking out unheard voices and under-represented subjects continues to intrigue me and drive my work. Interviewing people, digging deep into context, culture and faith are the roots of my projects. Then, finding creative ways to communicate and connect with audiences is what I still find hugely fulfilling.

My books and resources span the education sector, women’s writing, in particular Muslim motherhood and children’s titles with a global citizenship slant.

Head over to my ‘Editing’ tab for further details about my services. Whether it’s editing or a writing commission, I bring over two decades of social-justice and faith-sensitive experience to projects

Writing and Editing services

As well as writing my own books, I have produced educational resources used for Primary level RE, Global Citizenship and Geography for other organisations, and consulted on overseas curriculum development.

On my Writing Services page you'll find details of what I can offer for your book, research or writing project.

You can find out more about who I've written for, from international organisations to smaller charities and where I’m published; academic, main-stream and niche publishers. by looking around this site, or dropping me a query through the contact form below.

Qualifications

I hold a B.A Hons in English Literature and Language (UCL), a PGCE in teaching Secondary English (IOE), a TEFL qualification and was awarded a distinction for my MA in Social Justice and Education (UCL IOE 2014).

My portfolio and testimonials will give a flavour of how these qualifications have informed my writing.

I am a member of The Society of Authors.

BACKGROUND

Qualifications

Graduate Studies

English Literature & Language, BA Hons (UCL)
PGCE – Secondary English (UCL)
MA Social Justice & Education (UCL), Distinction

Teaching

Adult Education

15 years in Family Learning and Adult Education
Buckinghamshire County Council: Course Design, Quality and Teaching
25+ years teaching Islamic Studies to secondary-age learners in the supplementary sector

Author

Children’s Non-fiction

The Gift of Our World (Beacon Books)
One Day Around the World in 24 Hours (Bloomsbury)
Special Times series — concept creation; sole author of the ‘Islam’ title (A&C Black)
Books for Schools – Islam at KS2 (MCB)

Adult Titles

Dear Mother – Letters from the Heart (Kube Publishing)
Dr Hany – A Servant to the World’s Poorest People (Kube)
Turning the Tide (Islamic Foundation/Kube Publishing)

Academic

Muslim Mothers and Their Children’s Schooling (Trentham Books/UCL IOE Press)

Chapters in Edited Books

‘A Cartography of Motherhood’ in Cut From the Same Cloth (Unbound Books)
‘We’re Going to Burn Out Like This’ — Muslim Mothers and the Invisible Labour in Parent Engagement (Springer), forthcoming January 2026

Testimonials

I know Suma as a scholar and a powerful networker, as well as an exemplary author. As the Director of Trentham Books, I published her excellent and well received book last year. I found her a joy to work with. Her research was very ambitious as she presents relevant views of over 50 women, many of whom she interviewed personally. She constructed a large sample which covered all possible social and academic variables, and brought it together in a way that makes for coherent reading and a basis for learning.

Gillian Klein

Senior Fellow in Publishing UCL IOE Press and Publisher of Trentham Books

Suma was a consultant trainer on a leadership programme we ran for women and young people. Suma brought her huge experience to the project and delighted the delegates with her delivery, engagement and content which was thoroughly researched and well executed. We were delighted to have her on our team.

Ifath Nawaz

Senior Consultant Solicitor

Suma is a writer of extraordinary talent and a consummate professional. Her writing is honest and heartfelt, conveying both compassion and depth of understanding. Over the years, I have worked with many authors and Suma stands out as being a reliable, engaging and gifted writer.

SA Editor

Suma is passionate about language and words, diligent, sensitive and kind all at the same time. She writes brilliantly and has a way of expressing herself in a poetic way that very few can claim. Her attention to detail is second to none and she is easy and efficient to work with.

Julie Siddiqi

Charity Director

I am delighted to commend the work of Suma Din, as a fine educationalist and an imaginative, creative and innovative writer. I have enjoyed working with her on enabling more teachers to understand Islam and teach it well in RE.

Lat Blaylock

REToday Consultant

Suma is a talented and prolific writer who produces literature and resources that educate and inspire people of all backgrounds. I highly recommend her work!

Dr S Hamid

Columnist & Academic

Suma is a very keen and positive individual who is passionate about her work with helping parents in the community to be more active citizens. She has spoken at one of my events and had a lot of positive feedback in the evaluation of her session. She has a wealth of experience which will stand her in good stead for future projects.

Rukhsana Yaqoob

Former Headteacher

Independent Educational Consultant

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