As a little girl, Aisha Tariqa Abdul Haqq enjoyed writing poetry. Once she grew up and become an adult, she desired for others to read her work, so she opened her own publishing company and made books. One of these books is called Four Years in Chrysalis, which was written over the course of four years. This story talks about sorrows, loss, heartbreak, and simultaneously moving towards emotional maturity, where one develops a commitment to their greater purpose. The second book, Acres of Shadow, also came out after two years with themes centered on surviving while having suicidal thoughts - taking readers through their stories of recovering from mental illnesses while providing insightful reflections on the past. Aside from making books, Aisha has an interest in public policy, education, literature, music, and fashion