If They Come for Us

Fatimah Asghar's debut poetry collection explores the complex experiences of being a young Pakistani Muslim woman in contemporary America, blending themes of identity, race, sexuality, and violence through experimental and lyrical forms. Praised for its inventive language and raw honesty, the collection offers a powerful reflection on individual and collective histories, unearthing both vulnerability and resilience. Celebrated by critics and recognized as a top literary work of the year, it showcases a fierce and tender new voice with profound insight.