The Night Diary

Literary awards - Newbery Medal Nominee (2019), Jane Addams Children's Book Award Nominee for Older Children Honor (2019), Pennsylvania Young Readers' Choice Award Nominee for Grades 6-8 (2021), Judy Lopez Memorial Award for Children's Literature Nominee (2019), Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Middle Grade & Children's (2018), Walter Dean Myers Award Nominee for Younger Readers Category (2019), Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award Nominee (2020).

The Night Diary

Set against the backdrop of India's Partition in 1947, The Night Diary is a poignant and deeply personal tale of survival, identity, and hope.

India has just gained independence from British rule, but the division into two nations—India and Pakistan—has led to chaos and violence, with countless lives lost as people are forced to cross borders. For twelve-year-old Nisha, born to a Hindu father and a Muslim mother, the lines between her identities—and even her home—are blurred.

When her family’s home in Pakistan becomes too dangerous, they embark on a perilous journey to India. Traveling first by train and then on foot, Nisha faces a harrowing and uncertain future. Through it all, she writes letters to her late mother, pouring out her fears, her longing for home, and her hopes for a brighter tomorrow.

Told in lyrical, heartfelt prose, The Night Diary is an unforgettable exploration of family, resilience, and the enduring search for belonging during one of history's most tumultuous times. Perfect for fans of Inside Out and Back Again and The War That Saved My Life.