Shiban Akbar is a contemporary writer known for her engaging and educational Islamic children’s literature. She studied Renaissance Drama at Oxford University and has taught interdisciplinary Social Science courses at Oxford’s Department for Continuing Education. Alongside her academic work, she has contributed as a freelance lecturer, education consultant, and parenting skills trainer.

Her writing focuses on nurturing Islamic values, imagination, and moral development in young readers. She is especially recognized for creating simple yet meaningful stories that help children connect with Islamic history and beliefs.