South Asian Heritage Month 2024

A selection fiction and non-fiction books, for adult and children readers, celebrating South Asian history and heritage.

Titles to deepen people’s understanding of the rich and diverse contributions of South Asian communities, to arts, culture, education and much more in British society.

Browse our collection of South Asian History Month related eBooks at this link: https://kirklees.overdrive.com/collection/1579480


Updated August 29, 2024
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Good intentions
Ali, Kasim
Paper Book
'Expect to be heartbroken' Elle 'One of the most eagerly awaited debuts of 2022' Sunday Times 'Its ending brought me close to tears' Beth O'Leary, author of The Flatshare 'Ever fallen in love with messy, confusing consequences for...
The enchanted forest
Applebaum, Kirsty
Paper Book
Princess Minna loves to sort out mix-ups and mishaps in the kingdom! In this full-colour, illustrated chapter book, join her on a funny, exciting adventure to wake a sleeping prince and much more - all in time for tea.
In Case of Emergency : A Funny, Pitch-Perfect, Thought-provoking Debut Introducing an Unforgettable Heroine
Bell, Poorna
Paper Book
'It is a joy to read a debut that has such heart, humour, and pathos' Taylor Jenkins Reid 'The book of the summer' Stylist 'A witty, thought-provoking read' Woman and Home ___________________________________________ When Bel...
Runaways
Bhutto, Fatima
Paper Book
'Bhutto's new novel will move you with its profound wisdom and sharp grasp of our turbulent times' Elif Shafak 'This is a bold and probing novel, from a writer strikingly alert to something small and true' Guardian ______________________________
When shadows fall
Brahmachari, Sita; Sirett, Natalie
Paper Book
The Times' Best Books for Children 2021 "How quickly teenagers fall apart - and how fast they can heal. This is the hopeful message from Sita Brahmachari, a writer who mixes verse and prose to tell stories that stick."- Alex O'Connell, The Times Kai,...
Creeping beauty
Coelho, Joseph
Paper Book
Fight back
Dassu, A.M.
Audiobook
Rumaysa: ever after #2
Hafiza, Radiya
Paper Book
The magical, empowering and fantasically funny sequel to Radiya Hafiza's Rumaysa: A Fairytale. Return to a Once Upon a Time where anything is possible.Rumaysa is determined to find her parents, and she's on the journey of a lifetime discover what happened to them after she was stolen...
The last white man
Hamid, Mohsin
Paper Book
Fearless fairy tales
Huq, Konnie
Paper Book
Fairy tales vibrantly updated for the 21st century by BBC Blue Peter's Konnie Huq.
Nura and the Immortal Palace
Khan, M.T.
Paper Book
The things that we lost
Patel, Jyoti (Fiction writer)
Paper Book
Nik has lots of questions about his late father but knows better than to ask his mother, Avani. It's their unspoken rule. When his grandfather dies, Nik has the opportunity to learn about the man he never met. Armed with a key and new knowledge about his parents' past, Nik sets out to...
I'm a Fan
Patel, Sheena.
Paper Book
An exhilarating, addictive take on obsession, race, gender and power dynamics through the lens of a corrosive relationship
Tyger
Said, S.F.; McKean, Dave
Paper Book
Stolen history : the truth about the British Empire and how it shaped us
Sanghera, Sathnam; Khatun, Jen
Paper Book
An accessible, engaging and essential introduction to the British empire for readers aged 9+, by bestselling author of Empireland, Sathnam Sanghera. You've probably heard the word 'empire' before. Perhaps because of the Roman empire. Or maybe even the Star Wars films.
Sona Sharma, a friend indeed
Soundar, Chitra
Paper Book
Ballet kids
Sterling, Holly
Paper Book

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