A Bit of Earth

A Bit of Earth by Karuna Riazi is a tender coming-of-age story that reimagines the classic The Secret Garden. Set against the backdrop of Pakistan and the United States, the story follows Maria Latif, a girl who has been shuffled between relatives due to her parents' travel and deaths. When she is sent to a host family in Long Island, she discovers a locked garden that offers her a sense of belonging. Through poetic prose and vivid characters, Riazi explores themes of friendship, family, and finding one's place in the world.