The 2019 Newbery Medal

Summary: In 1947, as India splits into two nations, twelve-year-old Nisha, half-Hindu and half-Muslim, becomes a refugee. Her family flees their home in Pakistan, embarking on a perilous journey to find safety. Through letters to her deceased mother, Nisha grapples with her fractured identity and the chaos around her. Can she find a place to belong in a world torn apart? The Night Diary is a poignant tale of resilience and the search for home in a divided land.

Summary: In medieval Europe, Boy, an outcast with a mysterious past, is drawn into a dangerous quest by the enigmatic pilgrim Secondus. Tasked with stealing seven sacred relics, Boy faces perilous enemies and moral dilemmas. As they journey, Boy wonders if the relics hold the power to change his fate and make him like other boys. Will he find acceptance, or will the quest lead to his undoing? This thrilling adventure promises unexpected twists and a search for belonging.