First-time author Brianna McMahon met her Developmental Editor, Salima Ali Khan, on Reedsy to edit her book Hidden Ancestry in the Middle East. Together, they developed a methodical approach to address these critical human rights issues in the book. Brianna McMahon and Salima Ali Khan bonded over their shared experience with xenophobia and Islamophobia. They both emphasized the crucial need for positive voices of change within these marginalized communities, which became the backbone of curating the story. Brianna's goal is to resonate with the next generation and foster a sense of community, making the audience feel included and part of the journey.
Hidden Ancestry in the Middle East is about the journey of a young woman uncovering her Lebanese roots and grappling with her complex identity in the face of cultural expectations and historical legacies. From the quiet village of Majdel Balhis in the Beqaa Valley to the bustling campus halls
