The Night Diary
It's 1947, and India, newly independent of British rule, has been separated into two countries: Pakistan and India. The divide has created much tension between Hindus and Muslims, and hundreds of thousands are killed crossing borders. Half-Muslim, half-Hindu twelve-year-old Nisha doesn't know where she belongs, or what her country is anymore. But even if her country has been ripped apart, Nisha still believes in the possibility of putting herself back together. 2019 Newbery Honor Book and Walter Honor Book, Younger Readers Category.
Heritage & History: Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage and History
Themes for Middle Grade/YA: Strong Girls and Women Bicultural Kids Coming of Age Family and Friends Grief and Death Identity Journeys Race, Racism, and Prejudice World History
Age Level: Middle Grade (9-14)
Book Series: Award-Winning Books: 2019 History and Historical Fiction: Asian Pacific American Heritage (Grades 7-12) Historical Fiction: Asian Pacific American Heritage (Grades 4-6) Tales of Courage: Asian Pacific American Heritage Strong Girls: Asian Pacific American Heritage (Grades 6-8) Courageous Girls: Books for Middle Grades Digging Deeper: Books About Social Issues for Middle Grades