Amil and the After by Veera Hiranandani (Kokila/Penguin Random House, 2024) In Amil and the After, Veera Hiranandani continues the story from The Night Diary, following 12-year-old Amil as he adjusts to life in Bombay after the Partition of India. Struggling with loss, trauma, and identity, Amil finds healing through drawing, friendship, and small acts of kindness. This powerful middle-grade novel explores themes of resilience, hope, and the lasting impact of displacement. (Grades 3-6)
Award Status: Highly Commended
Award Category: Middle Grade Readers
Author: Veera Hiranandani
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