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. * BookTrust * 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. * Irish Examiner * A charming novel about connection, friends, family and faith * Connaught Telegraph * Warm and authentic * The Bookseller * Through Nadia's burgeoning understanding of the spiritual aspects of Ramadan, Jaigirdar deftly conveys one child's determination to be taken seriously. * Publishers Weekly * An immersive story about climate disasters and how faith, family, and community can bring about change * Kirkus Reviews * 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. * Library Aware * Jaigirdar's middle-grade debut provides readers the chance to learn all about Bengali culture, climate change, and Ramadan right alongside Nadia * Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books * A perfect means of introducing readers aged nine-plus to the foods, prayers, clothing and customs surrounding Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr * Irish Examiner *
