Zara Chowdhary, author portrait
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Zara Chowdhary

Zara Chowdhary is a writer and creative writing professor in the U.S. who has worked in cinema, advertising and television for studios like Eros Entertainment, Red Chillies, Turner Classic Movies and National Geographic. The Lucky Ones, her debut memoir, is a PEN America 2025 finalist, was #4 in the Time Magazine’s 10 Best Nonfiction Books of 2024, and featured in lists and starred reviews by NPR, The Washington Post, Ms. Magazine, Esquire, People, Electric Lit, Literary Hub, The Caravan, Outlook India, and Kirkus Reviews, amongst others.
The Lucky Ones

Books

The Lucky Ones

Books for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Each May, we honor the stories, histories, and cultures of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. Below is a selection of acclaimed fiction and nonfiction books by AANHPI creators to share with your students this month and throughout the year. Find our full collection of titles for Higher Education here.

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