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Jasmin Kaur

    Jasmin Kaur is a writer, illustrator, and spoken word artist whose work delves into themes of feminism, social empowerment, love, and survival. Her writing serves as a powerful vehicle for healing and reclaiming identity, offering a voice to the marginalized. Through her art, Kaur celebrates the strength inherent in womanhood and encourages readers to embrace their own narratives.

    If I Tell You the Truth
    • If I Tell You the Truth

      • 464 pages
      • 17 hours of reading

      Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo and Rupi Kaur, this heartrending story told in prose, poetry, and illustration weaves together the stories of a mother and daughter's lives. In this stunning sophomore novel, acclaimed writer Jasmin Kaur explores trauma, fear, courage, community, and the healing power of love in its many forms. Kiran flees her home in Punjab for a fresh start in Canada after a sexual assault leaves her pregnant. But overstaying her visa and living undocumented brings its own perils for both her and her daughter, Sahaara. Sahaara would do anything to protect her mother. When she learns the truth about Kiran's past, she feels compelled to seek justice--even if it means challenging a powerful and dangerous man. if i tell you the truth that i've dug from the hardened depths of this shrapnel-filled dirt with these aching, bloody hands would you believe me? would you still love me?

      If I Tell You the Truth2021
      4.3