Celebrating South Asian Heritage Month!

It's my first blog post, and I think it wouldn't be more fitting than to start with celebrating South Asian Heritage Month, and sharing some of the new authors of some amazing books that have stemmed from the South Asian Background.

But before I share some amazing authors works, lets dive into the meaning and importance of this month!

What is South Asian Heritage Month?

It is an annual celebration which begins on the 18th of July to 17th of August. As you already know, UK is a diverse and cultural country already however this particular month is to celebrate diverse cultures, histories and communities of South Asians. Not only this but the aim of the month is to educate and raise awareness of all the different communities.

Which countries celebrate South Asian Heritage Month?

Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka.

Theme of 2025:

The theme of South Asian Heritage Month 2025 is "Roots to Routes". It involves exploring the journey of growth and the ever evolving connections we make as generations go on.

If there is something I am proud about of being South Asian, is that slowly but surely, I am coming across a lot more authors, and their amazing work. What is even more greater, is how much I can relate to what they write about, whether it is Fiction or Non-Fiction, for some reason there is always such a homely feeling to them.

As promised, I said I would share some amazing book recommendations by South Asian Authors, some of which I am yet to read ahah.

List of Books written by South Asian Authors:

• The Baby Dragon Cafe by Aamna Quershi

• The Baby Dragon Bakery by Aamna Quershi (Publishing 28th August 2025)

• Sanskari Sweetheart by Ananya Devrajan

• Writing Mr Right by Alina Khawaja

• When the Fireflies Dance by Aisha Hassan

• Heart Breaker by Anika Hussain

• A Thread of Light by Neema Shah

• The Legend of Meneka by Kritika H. Rao

• The Day of the Roaring by Nina Bhadreshwar

• Prajna & The Book of Chai by Mira Manek

• Marriage Unarranged by Ritu Bhathal

• Say You'll be my Jaan by Naina Kumar

Happy South Asian Heritage Month to all that are celebrating!