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Books by Moniza Hossain

Moniza Hossain is a Singaporean author of Bengali descent who writes children’s books inspired by her  heritage.

Her debut picture book Street Puppy Masjid Cat is the winner of the Hedwig Anuar Children’s Book Award, 2026. She is also the author of the critically-acclaimed picture book Ritu in the Sun, and the middle grade novel Bad Things Happened Here, which is a Junior Library Guild gold standard selection. 

When she’s not busy writing, she teaches English literature and paints dragons. Moniza lives in Manchester with her husband.

  • Street Puppy, Masjid Cat

    $30.50

    Written by Moniza Hossain  |  Illustrated by Wastana Haikalhardcover A pampered house cat and a stray dog form an unlikely friendship in this sweet...

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    $30.50

  • Ritu in the Sun

    $33.20

    Written by Moniza Hossain  |  Illustrated by Mercè LópezhardcoverA lyrical picture book about one little girl’s experience with colourism—and a cel...

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    $33.20

  • Bad Things Happened Here

    $32.60
    $25.00

    Written by Moniza HossainhardcoverBad Things Happened Here is available for pre-order. All orders will be shipped in the middle of September - unle...

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    $32.60
    $25.00