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Zubaani: South-Asian Parenting Tips and StorytellingZubaani: Stories of ConflictWelcome to Season 2 of the Zubaani podcast by nonprofit Peerbagh. Season two takes a deep dive into the topic of intergenerational storytelling with writers Salma Hussain and Upasna Kakroo as cohosts.Episode 5, Season 2: Stories of ConflictIn this podcast episode, we talk about stories of internalized or external conflict that are often hidden in families. Books we discuss may work as tools and resources to help navigate through these complex journeys in our families.Books and other trivia discussed in this episode:The Secret Diary of Mona Hassan (Sal...2025-06-2534 min
Book BumbleBon Voyage to India - Season 3, Episode 33Send us a textIn this episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of India. We have a memoir, a middle grade, a family saga, and a historical novel. Plus, we'll share a Book in Hand set somewhere completely different. Pack your bags, and get ready to take off...Bon Voyage to India!Featured Books: This American Woman: A One-in-a-Billion Memoir by Zarna Garg (LH)The Magnificent Ruins by Nayantara Roy (LH)The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi (LP)Th...2025-06-1829 min
Kidlit Happy HourEp. 35: Voice: Namrata Tripathi on Jazz Odysseys and the Toothy Work of Excavating TruthHighlights from our conversation with Founder and Publisher of Kokila, Namrata Tripathi:
The power of celebrating not just our communal work, but also ourselves
Voice as an essential point of view with no illusion of neutrality
How cheap workarounds subvert the hard work of uncovering our own voice
The power of words like “intuition” (despite how it may come off as fluffy or weak)
Supporting writers in identifying who they are actually in conversation with on the page
The lifelong work of knowing how to be more honest with ourselves and the world
The priceless bit of pub...2025-05-2755 min
Reading With Your Kids PodcastWhy Kids Ask "Why"? Hey there fellow book lovers! In this episode of Reading with Your Kids, we had the pleasure of chatting with two talented authors - Tamara Girardi and Veera Hiranandani. First up, we talked to Tamara about her brand new board book "Why Mommy? Why?", the sequel to her popular "Why Daddy? Why?" book. Tamara shared the process of creating these books, explaining how she carefully chooses every word to celebrate the special bond between parents and kids. She also gave us a peek into her future plans, including grandparent-themed books coming in 2027. Tamara emphasized the importance of encouraging kids...2025-03-2157 min
The Children's Book PodcastConstant Navigation with Veera HiranandaniVeera Hiranandani, author of Many Things at Once (Random House Studio), illustrated by Nadia Alam, joins Matthew to talk about feeling complex things and learning how not to get stuck in those feelings. Visit Veera Hiranandani online at www.veerahiranandani.com For a full transcript, episode takeaways, quotes, and more, visit DeepCast.fm and search “The Children’s Book Podcast” or click on the link in the show notes. Learn more about the Highlights Foundation and their upcoming programs by visiting www.highlightsfoundation.org. Our podcast logo was created by Duke Stebbi...2025-03-1129 min
North Liberty LibraryNext Reads: "Alma Presses Play"Alma Presses Play by Tina Cane
Read alikes:
Ellen outside the Lines by A.J. Sass
American Betiya by Anuradha D. Rajurkar
How to Find What You’re Not Looking For by Veera Hiranandani2025-01-0715 min
Modern Minorities2024: A(nother) year with our FrieMMdsAs we wrap 2024, here’s the year’s “minority voices for all our majority ears.” While it’s certainly been a long and winding year, we hope our conversations have shared some relief and perspective. So why not give us the gift of a fresh 5-star review? apple.co/2Le6lpMFeaturing the voices of Kamala Harris, Isaac Saul, Edel Rodriguez, Kris Stith, Ed Rigaud, Najoh Tita-Reid, John Pepper, Ursula Jones, Linda Clement-Holmes, Bonnie Wan, Bernice Ang, Manreet Sodhi Someshwar, Seif Hamid, Claire Yoon-Elvers, Andrew Tarvin, Veera Hiranandani, Mariko Tamaki, Sudha Ranganathan, Ida Abdalkhani, Wendy Nguy...2024-12-2724 min
The Book of Life: Jewish Kidlit (Mostly)A Very December 25th HanukkahSHOW NOTES: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2024/12/a-very-december-25th-hanukkah.html TRANSCRIPT: https://otter.ai/u/UWPCM0P5Hpt6NgXH36TIfIelswY?utm_source=copy_url Happy Hanukkah! Christmas and Hanukkah overlap this year, with Hanukkah beginning on December 25, so it's a good time to think about the juxtaposition of these two holidays. Hanukkah is a minor holiday but its proximity to Christmas brings it extra attention. Let's talk about that! GUESTS: Henry Herz, editor of The Festival of Lights: 16 Hanukkah Stories Joanne Levy, Festival contributor and co-author of Let It Glow Erica P...2024-12-0138 min
Reading With Your Kids PodcastMy Grandfather's Garage Of WonderIf you're looking for some delightful new children's books to share with the young readers in your life, this episode of the Reading with Your Kids podcast has you covered! Host Jed Doherty sits down with a talented trio of children's book authors to dive into their captivating stories. First up, Veera Hiranandani discusses her heartwarming picture book "The Greatest," which was inspired by her beloved grandfather. Veera paints a vivid picture of her grandfather as a larger-than-life, creative soul who made ordinary moments feel magical for his grandkids. She explains how the book aims to capture that...2024-11-2854 min
Books and BobaNovember 2024 Book NewsOur world may have shifted to a darker timeline, but at the very least, there will still be books! On our November 2024 mid month check-in, we review the latest Asian American publishing announcements as well as check in on the latest book tea and awards!Upcoming books mentioned in our publishing news:The Offer by Neel Patel Benny's Bright Qing Ming, by Michelle Jing ChanMelodies of the Sitar by Shachi Kaushik; illust. by Geeta LadiAs I Dream of You by Jennifer Lee & LeUyen PhamDim Sum Battle by Tony Tong; illust. by LeUyen PhamDeepa, MD by Priya...2024-11-1553 min
The Creative Hustle With Anika GoyalLearning to connect with Veera Hiranandani (Author of The Night Diary)
Join me for a fascinating conversation with Veera Hiranandani, the acclaimed author of 'The Night Diary'. In this episode, we discover how Veera crafts compelling characters and brings their stories to life. We also discuss the importance of owning your voice as an author and the power of connecting with readers on a profound level. Don't miss this insightful interview with one of today's most talented writers.
Stay tuned for new episodes every week!
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Unlock the Power of Words With Our Captivating Full AudiobookGreatest Audiobook by Veera HiranandaniListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 778285
Title: Greatest
Author: Veera Hiranandani
Narrator: Veera Hiranandani
Format: Unabridged
Length: 00:03:59
Language: English
Release date: 09-03-24
Publisher: Listening Library (Audio)
Genres: Kids, Religious & Inspirational, Health & Family
Summary:
In this poignant tribute to grandparents everywhere, a grandfather reflects on his loving relationship with his three grandchildren. This story beautifully captures how love can make anyone 'the greatest' in someone's eyes.
From Newbery Honor author Veera Hiranandani and National Book Award finalist Vesper Stamper comes a poignant story about the love between grandparents and grandchildren.
Grandpa loves Sundays-- that's...2024-09-0403 min
The Indian EditEp. 95: Family stories as our most precious inheritance with writer Ritu Hemnani“Why do people migrate?” was the question Ritu Hemnani’s daughter posed to her one day. A deeper look at her own family’s story of migration from Sindh to Hong Kong led this educator to explore the history of the Partition and to share this story with her family and beyond. Author of ‘Lion of the Sky’ a beautiful, middle grade novel in verse, Ritu joins me on this episode to discuss her family’s story of resilience. We chat about the Sindhi language, life in Hong Kong, her experience teaching in an urban British school, and so much more....2024-08-0544 min
Quarantined ComicsVEERA HIRANANDANI ...the Night Diary (+more) on Modern Minorities“What happens after we've survived? What's our responsibility to somebody suffering more than I am? For kids it’s like, ‘Let's just go over and help them — like, why wouldn't we?’ “
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With summer here, and QC still on hiatus while Raman + Ryan tend to their day-jobs, we wanted to feature a chat from Raman's OTHER podcast MODERN MINORITIES - featuring conversations with authors of historical fiction NOVELS about the 1957 Partition of India + Pakistan
Veera Hiranandani is an award-winning author of several books for young people - one of the most recent of wh...2024-07-041h 01Modern MinoritiesVeera Hiranandani’s (writing) identity“What happens after we've survived? What's our responsibility to somebody suffering more than I am? For kids it’s like, ‘Let's just go over and help them — like, why wouldn't we?’ “Veera Hiranandani is an award-winning author of several books for young people - one of the most recent of which is THE NIGHT DIARY - a must read. While the novel is a historical fiction geared for adolescents and young adults, it’s a a heart-warming read that will pull you into a singular story through the eyes of a young girl experiencing one of history’s greatest traum...2024-07-011h 01
Minorities in PublishingEpisode 132: Interview with Newbery-honor author Veera Hiranandani[This interview was conducted online so there may be some audio variation. Intro/Outro music is by Moutaineer and licensed through Premuim Beat] Continuing the 10th anniversary year of Minorities in Pub, Jenn welcomes another Newbery honoree in Veera Hiranandani! Veera her new middle-grade novel, a follow-up to the award-winning The Night Diary, Amil and the After. Veera also discusses how writing a book about a massive historical event like The Partition of India reflects the ongoing effects/repercussions for the communities (and world) involved, the ways in which we can parse out our own questions through fi...2024-05-2942 min
Sylvia & MeChildren Survival and HopeWhat happens after we survive and experience something life-changing and traumatic? Award-winning young adult author Veera Hiranandani’s new historical fiction Amil and The After addresses this question. Written during the COVID-19 pandemic, Veera also asked herself how can we heal as individuals and as a society? Written in part through the drawings of young Amil, the story follows the aftermath of the partition of India and Pakistan. It’s a journey like the one members of her family had made. ‘We as humans keep finding ways to divide ourselves and attack marginalized communities.’ Although her books are called ‘young adult’, ad...2024-05-1428 min
Read to Write Kidlit PodcastS1 E7: Chris Baron and Naomi Milliner on the importance of finding your people and sharing your passion.Today we talked with two of the editors for the anthology On All Other Nights, Chris Baron and Naomi Milliner. Joshua S Levy is the third editor, but he was not able to join us.On All Other Nights is a joyful middle-grade anthology centered around Passover—from an exciting array of bestselling and award-winning Jewish creators.Welcome to Passover, a Jewish holiday that has been celebrated for thousands of years. The heart of Passover is the seder—a meal full of rituals, special foods, and songs—where we gather together to retell the story of the...2024-05-0334 min
The Indian EditMini-Edit 3: Children's author Veera Hiranandani is back with 'Amil and the After', a sequel to her award-winning book 'The Night Diary'What happens to families AFTER they’ve survived a traumatic historical event? Veera Hiranandani set out to explore this question in her sequel to the beloved Newbery-honor winning middle-grade novel ‘The Night Diary’. ‘Amil and the After’ now finds Nisha and Amil navigating a new life in Mumbai following their family’s migration from Sindh during the Partition of India in 1947. Join me as Veera chats about her new book, and listen and rate us on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this, please leave a star rating wherever you listen! And if you’d lik...2024-04-2931 min
Words, Images, & WorldsWords, Images, & Worlds: Veera Hiranandani Returns!Author Veera Hiranandani returns to the podcast to talk about her latest work, Amil and the After -- a sequel to The Night Diary. You can find out more about Veera's work, including guides for educators, at https://www.veerahiranandani.com.2024-04-2915 min
E Train TalksMy Book Review of ON ALL OTHER NIGHTS, a Passover Anthology!ON ALL OTHER NIGHTS is a special and needed tale. Celebrating the Jewish holiday of Passover, a time of somberness, but also hope, each of the 14 tales, crafted by 14 uniquely talented authors, discuss a certain step of the Passover Seder. From kadesh to nirchatz! It's not often you find a Jewish-themed anthology in the book world, so it makes my heart sing that ON ALL OTHER NIGHTS is out in the world! A perfect read for all who observe the holiday, but also a wonderful way to learn and grow your heart and mind and learn about the Jewish...2024-04-2602 min
Writers' VoicesVeera HiranandaniAward-winning author, Veera Hiranandani, talks to us about her latest middle-grade, historical fiction novel, Amil and the After. A follow-up to her previous book, Newberry Honor winner, The Night Diary, Amil and the After takes place in 1949 after the Partition of India and tells the story of 12 year-old Amil as he adjusts to Read More 2024-03-1359 min
The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and NeuroscienceHow Acclaimed Newbery Honor-Winning Author Veera Hiranandani WritesNewbery Honor-winning children’s author, Veera Hiranandani, spoke with me about her former life in publishing, why no word is ever wasted, and her anticipated middle-grade novel Amil and The After.Veera Hiranandani is an award-winning author of several books for young people, and a faculty member with the MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults program at The Vermont College of Fine Arts.Amil and The After is her latest work of children’s fiction, a stand-alone sequel to her Newbery Honor winner, The Night Diary. It was named an Amazon Best Book of t...2024-02-1638 min
Out of the Best BooksTo Kill a Mockingbird - Part 2 (Ch 9-14)Books mentioned in this episode:
The Night Diary by Veera Hiranandani
The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young
The Rent Collector by Camron Wright
The Orphan Keeper by Camron Wright
https://therefinedschoolhouse.org/blog/f/out-of-the-best-books
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Talk LouisianaRenee Chatelain, Faye Williams, Veera HiranandaniArts Council of Greater Baton Rouge president Renee Chatelain talks her career over the year and work throughout the community as she prepares to step down. Entrepreneur, civic leader, and democrat Faye Williams gives her take on American politics amid this presidential election year. Author Veera Hiranandani speaks on her latest work, "The Night Diary". 2024-01-2944 min
ArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Veera Hiranandani, Author of 'Amil and the After', 1-26-24Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes author Veera Hiranandani to share her new young readers novel Amil and the After. This story is about a young Muslim and Hindu boy navigating uncertain times with his family in India in 1948 and it is a story that will connect with readers of all ages during our own uncertain times. 2024-01-2646 min
Explore New Worlds, Free Audiobook Are the Golden PearlsAmil and the After Audiobook by Veera HiranandaniListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 682943
Title: Amil and the After
Author: Veera Hiranandani
Narrator: Sid Sagar, Veera Hiranandani
Format: Unabridged
Length: 6:05:36
Language: English
Release date: 01-23-24
Publisher: Listening Library (Audio)
Genres: Kids, Health & Family, Historical
Summary:
A hopeful and heartwarming story about finding joy after tragedy, Amil and the After is a companion to the beloved and award-winning Newbery Honor novel The Night Diary, by acclaimed author Veera Hiranandani
At the turn of the new year in 1948, Amil and his family are trying to make a home in India, now independent of Br...2024-01-236h 05
Fully Booked by Kirkus ReviewsVeera HiranandaniVeera Hiranandani joins us to discuss the novel Amil and the After (Kokila, Jan. 23), a standalone companion to her 2019 Newbury Honor winner The Night Diary. Kirkus: “A quietly brilliant, deeply insightful story of living in uncertain times” (starred review). Then our editors share their top picks in books for the week.
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The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Dos and Don’ts When Writing For ChildrenIn today's Books with Hooks, CeCe and Carly discuss what agents look for with a resubmission; the issue with starting with themes in a query letter; the need for your plot and stakes to have a 'domino' effect; infusing character description with emotionality; the need for specificity in plot points; the standards for literary fiction writing; the ever-present need for active emotions and interiority; and the subjectivity of the industry and taste in novels.After which, Bianca chats with Middle Grade author and former Simon & Schuster editor, Veera Hiranandani about her MG novels, A Night Diary, and...2024-01-181h 05
"Conversations LIVE!" with Cyrus WebbAuthor Veera Hiranandani talks #AmilandtheAfter on #ConversationsLIVEHost Cyrus Webb welcomes author Veera Hiranandani to Conversations LIVE to discuss her love of storytelling and new book AMIL AND THE AFTER.2024-01-1716 min
Author Veera Hiranandani talks #AmilandtheAfter on #ConversationsLIVEHost Cyrus Webb welcomes author Veera Hiranandani to Conversations LIVE to discuss her love of storytelling and new book AMIL AND THE AFTER.2024-01-1717 min
Wonder World Book Cafe'72. Amil and the After Veera Hiranandani1948. Historical fiction. Twelve-year old Amil and his family are settling into their new and hopefully safer home in Bombay, India after fleeing their homeland, just after India's Partition. Riots continue. Gandhi is assassinated. Amil is dealing with quite a lot on top of everything else. His relationship with his papa is strained, school is difficult, and he'd love to have a friend. Come along on Amil's journey in this companion story to The Night Diary.
Transcript here 2024-01-1110 min
KUCI: Get the Funk OutVeera Hiranandi’s forthcoming, January book-- AMIL AND THE AFTER--follow up to her moving bestseller The Night DiaryFrom acclaimed author Veera Hiranandani comes AMIL AND THE AFTER (Kokila; on sale January 23 2024; ISBN 9780525555063; $17.99; ages 8-12), the highly anticipated companion novel to the Newbery Honor book The Night Diary. Filled with hope and the idea of finding joy after tragedy, the novel picks up where The Night Diary left off following the aftermath of the Partition of India, the greatest human migration in history. Through Amil’s story, young readers will learn of the complicated physical, emotional, and psychological impact that comes from being forced to leave your home—an experience many kids globally still experience today.
more: getthefunkoutshow.kuci2024-01-1026 min
The Perks Of Being A Book Lover PodcastS9 Ep.197 - A Doctor Detective Drama with Guest Ritu Mukerji - 11/22/23Our guest this week, Ritu Mukerji, is a busy, full-time physician and a mother of 3, but she managed to find time to write her first novel, a recently published historical fiction mystery titled Murder by Degrees about a female physician in late 19th century Philadelphia. She was inspired by her love of the mystery genre as well as her experience living in Philadelphia while getting her medical degree where she would often visit places where female doctors had paved the way for other women to follow.
We chat with Ritu about why physicians can make good detectives...2023-11-2259 min
Chalk and Ink: The Podcast for Teachers Who Write and Writers Who TeachWriting from a Personal Place with Ruth Behar and Veera HiranandaniSend us a textVeera Hiranandani and Ruth Behar talk about the incredible parallels in their work, othering and writing from a personal place.Join us for our next live chat on Sunday, October 29th at 12 PM EST. We’ll be talking all things preschool, picture books, and early literacy with Susan Edwards Richmond and René Colato Laínez. Sign up on my website at www.katenarita.comFor our next episode, read Kr...2023-10-201h 02Chalk and Ink: The Podcast for Teachers Who Write and Writers Who TeachNight Owls, Wildflowers and Trailblazers with Ha DinhSend us a textDebut picture book author, Hà Dinh, talks about being a night owl, wildflower wonders, and the importance of trailblazers.To prep for our next episode, read or listen to one of Veera Hiranandani’s novels and one of Ruth Behar’s novels. We’ll travel back through time to pre and post World War II and the 1960s. Pack your bags and get ready to go.Support the show2023-10-061h 04