Who is Mahitab Mahmoud?

Mahitab Mahmoud is an author, educator, and researcher whose work explores the inner lives, silence, and resilience of women, men, and the LGBTQ+ individuals in the face of cultural and societal expectations and toxic masculinity. She is the author of When Silence Shatters: A Collection of Short Stories and The Color of Our Names. Her stories give voice to characters navigating oppression, identity, and love across Egypt and beyond. She splits her time between Connecticut and New York City. Mahitab holds an MA in English and an M.S. in Special Education. She has taught English, Linguistics and Research Methods at private universities. She now works in New York City as a certified teacher. Her research has been presented at international conferences in Barcelona, Kaliningrad, and Cairo, reflecting her dedication to bridging literature, language, and social justice.