M.O. Yuksel is the author of IN MY MOSQUE (HarperCollins, March 2021) and ONE WISH: FATIMA AL-FIHRI and THE WORLD'S OLDEST UNIVERSITY (HarperCollins, March 2022).

She has a passion for research and writing stories about diverse historical figures, whimsical characters, and fascinating cultures. M.O. Yuksel has a B.A. in English Literature from Fordham University and an M.A. in Central Asian History and International Affairs from Columbia University.

When not writing, M.O. Yuksel is usually on the soccer field cheering for her kids, or traveling to exotic places and immersing herself in the local culture. She loves nature, bike riding, and indulging in shameless amounts of chocolate.