A Pocketful of Stars
Published: 2020
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A Pocketful of Stars by Aisha Bushby follows the story of a young girl named Riya, who is grappling with her mother's serious illness. As Riya struggles with her emotions, she discovers a magical connection to her heritage. In a dreamlike journey through a world inspired by her culture, she meets a mysterious girl who becomes her guide. Together, they explore themes of family, loss, and the power of storytelling. Through vibrant imagery and heartfelt moments, Riya learns to embrace her identity and find hope amid uncertainty, ultimately discovering that love transcends even the toughest trials. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book was published in 2020 by Bolinda Publishing .
Aisha Bushby was selected as one of only four previously unpublished authors in the Stripes anthology for BAME writers, A Change is Gonna Come, alongside writers such as Patrice Lawrence, Tanya Byrne and Nikesh Shukla. The anthology was awarded a YA Book Prize Special Achievement Award. Since then she has been taking part in panels, interviews and events across the UK, from Bristol Waterstones to Manchester Academy, Birmingham Literature Festival to Southbank YALW, BBC Radio 3 to Buzzfeed. A Pocketful of Stars is her debut novel.