Adiba Jaigirdar

Adiba Jaigirdar is a Bangladeshi-Irish author known for her young adult novels that often explore themes of identity, culture, and LGBTQ+ experiences.

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  1. 1. The Henna Wars

    The book follows a Bangladeshi-Irish teenager as she navigates the complexities of her identity, culture, and sexuality in contemporary Dublin. When her school organizes a business competition, she decides to start a henna business, only to face rivalry from another student with a similar idea. As the competition intensifies, so do her feelings for her competitor, leading to a poignant exploration of love, family expectations, and the courage to be true to oneself amidst the challenges of racism and homophobia. The protagonist's journey is a heartfelt tale of self-discovery and the struggle to honor one's heritage while forging a unique path forward.

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  2. 2. Hani And Ishu’s Guide To Fake Dating

    A popular South Asian Irish Muslim teen comes out as bisexual, but when her friends dismiss her identity, she strikes a deal with a studious classmate aiming to boost her image: they’ll pretend to date. As their fake relationship unfolds, they confront cultural expectations, toxic friendships, and family pressures, and the line between pretend and real feelings blurs, pushing them to redefine loyalty, identity, and what it means to choose each other.

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