Adiba Jaigirdar setzt sich in ihren Werken mit der Komplexität von Identität und Kolonialismus auseinander, wobei sie sich oft auf die Erfahrungen junger Frauen konzentriert. Ihr Schreiben zeichnet sich durch eine starke Stimme und einen fesselnden Stil aus, der die Leser in das Herz der Erzählung zieht. Mit ihren Texten dekonstruiert sie historische Narrative und bietet neue Perspektiven. Ihre Schöpfungen sind eine Feier der Vielfalt und Widerstandsfähigkeit.
The story explores the complex relationship between Meghna and Rani, who transition from close friends to fierce rivals. As their rivalry unfolds, underlying emotions and unresolved tensions suggest that their connection might not be entirely severed. The narrative delves into themes of friendship, competition, and the challenges of navigating personal relationships. As the characters confront their past, readers are invited to question whether rivalry can coexist with a lingering bond.
From award-winning authors Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé & Adiba Jaigirdar comes a Young Adult romance about two Muslim American ex-best friends who must work together to save their Islamic Center from demolition, perfect for fans of When Dimple Met Rishi and Love from A to Z!
A pun-filled YA contemporary romance, The Dos and Donuts of Love by Adiba Jaigirdar finds a teenage girl competing in a televised baking competition, with contestants including her ex-girlfriend and a potential new crush - perfect for fans of The Great British Bake Off and She Drives Me Crazy! "Welcome to the first ever Junior Irish Baking Show!" Shireen Malik is still reeling from the breakup with her ex-girlfriend, Chris, when she receives news that she's been accepted as a contestant on a new televised baking competition show. This is Shireen's dream come true! Because winning will not only mean prize money, but it will also bring some much-needed attention to You Drive Me Glazy, her parents' beloved donut shop. Things get complicated, though, because Chris is also a contestant on the show. Then there's the very outgoing Niamh, a fellow contestant who is becoming fast friends with Shireen. Things are heating up between them, and not just in the kitchen. As the competition intensifies, Shireen will have to ignore all these factors and more - including potential sabotage - if she wants a sweet victory!
Adiba Jaigirdar, author of one of TIME's Best YA books of all time and winner of the YA Book Prize 2022, gives Titanic an Ocean's 8 makeover in this nail-biting heist set onboard the infamous ship. Four friends have stolen aboard the Titanic. They're after the Rubaiyat - a book inlaid with priceless jewels. Josefa is a charismatic thief, Hinnah a daring acrobat, Violet an outstanding actress and Emilie a talented artist. It is Josefa's plan, but she needs all of their skills. Despite their very different backgrounds, in a world of first-class passengers and suspicious crew members, the girls must work together to pull off the heist of their lives. But careless mistakes, old grudges and new romances threaten to jeopardise everything they've worked towards. And with the Titanic sailing ever further north, the girls' chances of survival are a million to one... A heart-pounding, romantic adventure from the award-winning author of Hani and Ishu's Fake Guide to Dating.
TikTok made me buy it! Süße Romance ab 14 Jahren Die 17-jährige Humaira „Hani“ Khan ist eines der beliebtesten Mädchen an ihrer Schule in Dublin. Doch gerade, wenn es um ihre bengalischen Wurzeln geht, fühlt sich Hani besonders von ihren beiden besten Freundinnen nicht wirklich verstanden. Und auch, als sie ihnen offenbart, dass sie bisexuell ist, glauben sie ihr nicht. Ohne darüber nachzudenken, behauptet Hani, sie sei in einer Beziehung - mit der ehrgeizigen Ishita „Ishu“ Dey, die so ziemlich das genaue Gegenteil von ihr ist. Ishu spielt mit, unter einer Bedingung: Hani soll ihr helfen, Schulsprecherin zu werden. Der Plan scheint perfekt - bis Gefühle, Familie und Freundschaften alles verkomplizieren ... LGBTQIA+ Liebesgeschichte zwischen zwei People-of-Colour-Mädchen von der erfolgreichen Own-Voice-Autorin Adiba Jaigirdar
Nishat and Flávia are rivals at school, but Nishat can't help the secret crush burning in her heart - even though her parents disapprove of the fact she likes girls. Can she possibly find her happy ever after? A gorgeous, heart-warming, queer YA love story for fans of Becky Albertalli. When Nishat comes out to her parents, they say she can be anyone she wants - as long as she isn't herself. Because Muslim girls aren't lesbians. Nishat doesn't want to lose her family, but she also doesn't want to hide who she is, which only gets harder once Flávia walks into her life. Beautiful and charismatic, Flávia takes Nishat's breath away. But as their lives become tangled, they're caught up in a rivalry that gets in the way of any feelings they might have for each other. Can Nishat find a way to be true to herself... and find love too? Adiba Jaigirdar is a stunning new voice in young adult fiction, writing uplifting, authentic stories from a Bengali-Irish perspective.
