Omar Mohamed author page

Omar Mohamed biography

Omar Mohamed is a Somali author known for his work in children’s literature. He spent part of his childhood in the Dadaab refugee camp in Kenya after fleeing civil war in Somalia. Mohamed’s experiences as a refugee have informed his writing and advocacy work.

He is the co-author of the graphic novel When Stars Are Scattered, written with Victoria Jamieson. The book is based on Mohamed’s own life and tells the story of two brothers growing up in a refugee camp. When Stars Are Scattered was published by Dial Books for Young Readers in 2020.

In addition to his writing, Mohamed has worked to support refugees and improve access to education for children in refugee camps. When Stars Are Scattered was named a National Book Award Finalist for Young People’s Literature in 2020.