Nadia Islam, on the Record

In this illustrated middle grade novel by bestselling author Adiba Jaigirdar, a curious and competitive girl travelsto celebrate Ramadan with her family in Bangladesh, where she learns about the countrys climate crisisand the true meaning of her favorite holiday. A must-read for fans of Saadia Faruqi and Kelly Yang!

Even though Nadia Islam is excited to meet her cousins on her summer trip to Bangladesh, she is disappointed not to be celebrating her first Ramadan fasting alongside her best friend, Yasmin. Then again, she just might find the news story that will get her picked to be her school papers editor-in-chief!

As soon as she lands, Nadia realizes she has alotto learn about Bangladesh. Fortunately, her favorite aunt (and fellow journalist) is spending the summer researching the disastrous flooding in the regionand she just might need Nadias help to get the inside scoop about the countrys climate dangers.

Meanwhile, Nadias cousins are almost as competitive as she is, and suggest a contest to see who can keep the most fasts. Between her journalism and her determination to win the Ramadan Race, Nadia is sure to have the best Ramadan everright?

Adiba Jaigirdars middle grade debut, with lovely interior artwork by Avani Dwivedi, celebrates family, faith, and community, and will inspire young readers looking to make their own difference in the world.