Habiba

Sensitivity Reader

About Me

Hello! My name is Habiba and I am a medical student and avid reader from the UK.In the past, I have worked worked as a librarian and a children’s reading ambassador. My journey into writing has been a rather spontaneous but award-winning endeavour.I have an MSc in Global Health Science and Epidemiology from the University of Oxford.
Aside from medical school and reading, I volunteer with a range of organisations to improve health awareness and understanding within ethnic minority communities. I also work to improve representative patient and public involvement within health service and research.These roles have enabled me to develop an open and empathetic approach to others, as well as improving my cultural understanding.

Reading Preferences

I read for:
Culture: Yoruba, Nigerian, West African, and African
Ethnicity and Race: Black/Black British
Geek Culture: Being teased for not “acting Black”
Immigrant Culture: First generation immigrants
Physical illness and disability: Chronic respiratory conditions
Religion: Islam
Tokenism: Being the only Black/Muslim in an area/school. Being a minority within a minorityGenres:
I read for all genres except erotica.If you have any questions or project requests, please drop me an email![email protected]

Past Clients

Testimonials

Habiba is a gifted sensitivity reader. She is thorough and candid, offering ideas and solutions to strengthen the story. It was clear that she spent time with the manuscript as well as in crafting her reactions and suggestions. She completed the assessment on time and for the price discussed. I am so appreciative to have had her help!
Khristin Wierman, author of Buck's Pantry, A NovelHabiba worked on one of our books at Welbeck, advising on some incredibly sensitive material and offering constructive and practical guidance. In an area that can be fraught with complex issues, she was very helpful and I would happily use her services again.
Oliver Holden-Rea, Editorial Director, Welbeck Publishing

Availability

Good news! I am currently accepting projects.Please email me so we can discuss.

[email protected]