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Ambika is author of The Sticky Note Manifesto of Aisha Agarwal, out NOW!
Release date is August 27, 2024 (Quill Tree Books, Harper Collins). This is Ambi’s debut YA novel. She wrote this in third person to make it sound like she has an assistant.
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That’s the college essay prompt that valedictorian shoo-in Aisha Agarwal can’t answer—her life’s been homework and junk food. So, when her longtime crush Brian asks her to winter formal, Aisha thinks her fate is changing…
…until Brian stands her up.
As if on cue, a banged-up Volkswagen arrives outside the dance; the driver apologizing for being late. Does Aisha know this boy? No. Does her unwritten essay convince her to hop in the front seat?
Absolutely.
How have you gotten out of your comfort zone?
Advance praise
“A charming debut with real substance.”
“With equal parts humor and gravity, the narrative tackles subjects such as self-acceptance, anxiety, differences in socio-economic status, and cultural and religious traditions...a lovable cast of characters, laugh-out-loud scenes, and a slow-but-steady romance all make for a breezy yet earnest read. A charming debut with real substance.”
-KIRKUS
“Vohra's debut brings memorable characters and a unique new voice to the YA landscape.”
“Finally, the vibes of Netflix's Never Have I Ever are here in book format. Peppered with laugh-out-loud humor and deeper themes of inadequacy and self acceptance, Vohra's debut brings memorable characters and a unique new voice to the YA landscape.”
-BOOKLIST
2024 Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
The JLG gold standard selection is a merit-based award given to debut novels for literary merit and value for students, helping the book reach more libraries and classrooms.