Yasmin Shiraz
Yasmin Shiraz writes, directs, and produces books, films, and webseries that explore social issues. She is motivated to write and produce content that deals with serious issues in an entertaining way because its important and ultimately, it may save a few lives. Yasmin is the award winning author of the Retaliation young adult novel series, Writer/Director of Can She Be Saved, a documentary,Writer/Director/Producer of the webseries, Every Corner, and Writer/Director/Producer of Sources, a teen suicide prevention webseries. Her book, Retaliation, won the Top Ten Quick Picks Award for Reluctant Readers by the American Library Association and her breakthrough book, The Blueprint for My Girls, published by Simon & Schuster redefined young adult non-fiction. Her books & writings have been featured in Ebony, Essence, Your Tango, Black Enterprise, Teen People & CosmoGirl among others. http://www.yasminshiraz.net
