Nadia Islam, On the Record

About this book

8-year-old Nadia is initially upset about spending Ramadan in Bangladesh away from her best friend. 

But on arriving, her attitude shifts as she joins her journalist aunt, Khalamoni, to investigate the devastating impact of climate change and flooding in the region. 

While navigating her ambitions to become her school paper’s editor-in-chief and seeking to bring about real change in the world, Nadia also finds herself distracted by a fierce "Ramadan Race" with her competitive cousins to see who can maintain the most fasts.

Adiba Jaigirdar tells an inspiring and nuanced story through Nadia, an aspiring young journalist discovering deep connections between her faith and the world around her. 

As the book develops, she connects with her familial roots in Bangladesh, explores the true meaning of Ramadan and community spirit, and makes an unflinching report on the environmental crisis and rising sea levels – a lot for an 8-year-old to handle, but Nadia is more than capable!

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.