Nadia Islam, on the Record

A heartwarming, must-read story that celebrates family, faith and community

De: Adiba Jaigirdar

Narrado por: Nikhaar Kishnani

A heartwarming and authentic story that explores family, religion and fighting for what's right, from award-winning author Adiba Jaigirdar.

Aspiring journalist Nadia Islam hates that she's missing out on spending Ramadan with her best friend to go to Bangladesh. But the trip unexpectedly puts her reporting skills to the test.

Her journalist aunt - Nadia's khalamoni - is in Bangladesh too, but not just for Ramadan or Eid, like Nadia. She's there to write a story on the increasing climate change problem in Bangladesh and how people are being affected by it. The more Nadia learns from her khalamoni, the more eager she is to help.

Her brother and cousins try to distract her with a Ramadan competition. She wants to beat them all - of course! - but her aunt needs her too.

Can Nadia put aside her competitiveness to beat her brother and cousins to figure out what Ramadan is really all about?©2026 Adiba Jaigirdar

Reseñas de la Crítica

Jaigirdar tells an inspiring and nuanced story through Nadia. Avani Dwivadi's illustrations are interspersed throughout the story and help bring Bangladeshi culture and landscape to life. Featuring powerful role models, this is a perfect choice for aspiring journalists and children with a passion for the environment.

Jaigirdar's first foray into middle-grade writing tackles big topics like fasting for Ramadan, family rivalries, and how the climate crisis disproportionately affects the people of Bangladesh, resulting in an informed and thoughtful story that seeks to empower its young readers.

A charming novel about connection, friends, family and faith

Warm and authentic

Through Nadia's burgeoning understanding of the spiritual aspects of Ramadan, Jaigirdar deftly conveys one child's determination to be taken seriously.

An immersive story about climate disasters and how faith, family, and community can bring about change

Jaigirdar's 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.

Jaigirdar's middle-grade debut provides readers the chance to learn all about Bengali culture, climate change, and Ramadan right alongside Nadia

A perfect means of introducing readers aged nine-plus to the foods, prayers, clothing and customs surrounding Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr