Aaliya Jaleel is a Sri-Lankan American illustrator who loves illustrating bright, pastel color palettes and floral themes. Some of her past works include the books Under My Hijab and Muslim Girls Rise. She has also worked on projects with Simon & Schuster, HarperCollins, and Penguin Random House. Alongside being an illustrator, Aaliya also works as a designer for animation.

When she’s not drawing, she enjoys exploring Dallas, TX and hunting for new dessert spots with her friends.