"A Bit of Earth" by Karuna Riazi follows the story of a young girl named Asha who discovers a special plot of land in her urban neighborhood. This pocket of earth becomes a sanctuary for Asha and a place of magic and resilience, where she navigates the challenges of her family's struggles. As she cultivates the land, she learns about the importance of connection—to herself, her community, and the environment. The story beautifully blends themes of heritage, hope, and the transformative power of nature, as Asha unearths not just soil, but also her own identity and strength. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

This book was published in 2023 by HarperCollins .

Karuna Riazi is a born and raised New Yorker, with a loving, large extended family and the rather trying experience of being the eldest sibling in her particular clan. Besides pursuing a BA in English literature from Hofstra University, she is an online diversity advocate, blogger, and publishing intern. Karuna is fond of tea, baking new delectable treats for friends and family to relish, Korean dramas, and writing about tough girls forging their own paths toward their destinies. She is the author of The Gauntlet and The Battle.