First published 2024
Binny faces the annual celebration of Diwali with mixed feelings. The festival of lights brings her family together, but it also highlights the tensions between honoring her heritage and finding her own path. As preparations begin for the holiday, Binny must decide how much of herself to reveal and how much to keep hidden. The diyas flicker with promise and uncertainty alike. Family expectations weigh against personal desires as Binny discovers what the festival truly means to her. This story explores the delicate balance between belonging and becoming, wrapped in the warmth and complexity of cultural celebration.
Genres: fiction, family, 21st-century, asian-american
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: belonging, found-family
Setting: India
Period: Contemporary
40 pages · Paperback · Canolfan Peniarth