Corey is a Muslim revert since 2000 and freelance writer, has had her writing published in various online and print journals, newspapers and magazines. Her short stories and articles for children have been featured in Learning Through History Magazine and Skipping Stones. Corey has won several awards for her poetry including prizes from the Islamic Writers Alliance and Qalaam. In 2006, her poetry won the Andalusia Prize for Literature. Corey grew up in California where she studied art and also earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems from the University of Redlands. She now lives in Minnesota with her family.
Memberships
Islamic Writers Alliance Inc
Published Work
The Runaway Scarf available from www.islamicbookstore.com Many Poetic Voices, One Faith, Islamic Poetry Anthology by IWA Sensational Eid Sweets: Recipes from the Muslim-American Kitchen
Awards-Honors
2006 Andalusia Prize for Literature - Poetry 2005 Qalam Summer Creative Writing Competition - First Prize (Poetry) 2005 Islamic Writers Alliance Poetry Contest - First Prize (Adult Category) 2004 Children’s Writer - Second Prize Sports/Recreation article
2000 Circle of Excellence - AT&T Wireless Services
1991 Torrance Area Reading Council- first prize Young Writer’s competition
