New Children’s Book Explores Resilience, Friendship, and Family Through the Eyes of a 10-Year-Old Girl

[Nutley, NJ] — [August, 2025] — Zoey Wonders Why and The Great Catastrophe, the debut middle grade novel from children’s author Nadia Khan, is set to be launched in September '25 in hardcover, paperback, and e-book formats. Heartfelt, humorous, and deeply relevant, this coming-of-age story follows a curious fifth grader who navigates shifting friendships, unexpected family changes, and the complex emotions that come with growing up.

Told in a vibrant and engaging voice, Zoey Wonders Why and The Great Catastrophe centers on Zoey Khan, a bright and imaginative 9-year-old excited to celebrate her 10th birthday. But when her plans begin unraveling—her father suddenly stops going to work, long-time friends grow distant, and money becomes tight—Zoey starts asking big questions about life, family, and what it really means to grow up.

“This story gives kids the space to feel big emotions and realize it’s okay to be uncertain,” says author Nadia Khan, who draws on her experience as a mother and educator to create authentic, emotionally intelligent characters. “Zoey's journey encourages empathy, emotional awareness, and the strength that comes from asking hard questions.”

The book also highlights multicultural family life, financial challenges, and the value of emotional honesty, making it a timely and important read for classrooms, libraries, and families alike.

Key Themes:

✔ Navigating job loss and financial uncertainty✔ Shifting childhood friendships and loyalty✔ Multicultural family dynamics✔ Emotional regulation and resilience✔ Empowerment through storytelling and self-expression

Zoey Wonders Why and The Great Catastrophe are set to launch in September 2025 on Amazon and major book retailers. For interviews, event inquiries, or review copies, please contact ZoeyWondersWhy@gmail.com.

About the Author: Nadia Khan is a children’s author and mother of four whose writing blends cultural richness with emotional depth. Her stories aim to inspire empathy, curiosity, and confidence in young readers navigating the real world with growing hearts and minds.