In 1947 India, during the tumultuous partition, twelve-year-old Nisha, half-Muslim, half-Hindu, is torn from her home. Forced to flee to India with her family, Nisha chronicles her arduous journey and the search for belonging in a divided land. Told through heartfelt letters to her deceased mother, “The Night Diary” (ISBN: 9780735228528) by Veera Hiranandani is a 2019 Newbery Honor Book exploring themes of displacement, identity, and hope amidst chaos. A poignant story for all ages.