Tanuja Desai Hidier

Tanuja Desai Hidier is an author known for her work in young adult fiction. She is best known for her novel 'Born Confused', which is considered a pioneering work in South Asian American literature.

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  1. 1. Born Confused

    Cover of 'Born Confused' by Tanuja Desai Hidier

    The novel tells the story of an Indian-American teenage girl who struggles with her cultural identity. She feels caught between the traditional Indian values of her parents and the mainstream American culture she experiences every day. As she navigates high school, friendships, and first love, she begins to rediscover her heritage and embrace her Indian-American identity.

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