{"id":2460,"date":"2026-07-07T13:26:57","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T13:26:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staffblogs.le.ac.uk\/library\/?p=2460"},"modified":"2026-07-07T13:30:46","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T13:30:46","slug":"celebrate-south-asian-heritage-month-with-our-book-treasure-hunt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staffblogs.le.ac.uk\/library\/2026\/07\/07\/celebrate-south-asian-heritage-month-with-our-book-treasure-hunt\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate South Asian Heritage Month with our Book Treasure Hunt"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><br>This July, the Library is celebrating South Asian Heritage Month with a book treasure hunt. 40 Golden Tickets will be hidden throughout the David Wilson Library\u00a0from\u00a0<strong>Friday 10\u00a0\u2013 Friday 31 July<\/strong>.\u00a0Anyone who finds\u00a0a golden ticket\u00a0can exchange it for a free book from a specially\u00a0curated\u00a0collection celebrating South Asian authors and stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The selection reflects a broad range of genres, from LGBTQ+ fiction and cosy crime to poetry and colouring books:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>Nura and the Immortal Palace<\/em> by M.T. Khan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>The Henna Wars<\/em> by Adiba Jaigirdar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>You\u00a0Don\u2019t\u00a0Know Me<\/em> by Imran Mahmood<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>The Thing That We Lost <\/em>by Jyoti Patel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>The Calming Mandala Colouring Book<\/em> by September Reed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>Sun and Her Flowers<\/em> by Rupi Kaur<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>The Last White Man<\/em> by Mohsin Hamid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>Mrs Sidhu\u2019s Dead and Scone<\/em> by Suk Pannu.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/staffblogs.le.ac.uk\/library\/files\/2026\/07\/SAHM.jpg\" alt=\"The front covers of eight books.\" class=\"wp-image-2468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staffblogs.le.ac.uk\/library\/files\/2026\/07\/SAHM.jpg 602w, https:\/\/staffblogs.le.ac.uk\/library\/files\/2026\/07\/SAHM-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staffblogs.le.ac.uk\/library\/files\/2026\/07\/SAHM-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The books we are giving away.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Clues to help participants find the Golden Tickets will be shared throughout the month on the\u00a0library&#8217;s\u00a0Instagram\u00a0(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/uol_library?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==\">@uol_library<\/a>)\u00a0and displayed on posters around the David Wilson Library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The Golden Ticket Book Hunt is open to current University students, staff, graduands and external library members. Whether you&#8217;re looking to discover a new favourite author or simply enjoy the thrill of the hunt, it&#8217;s a unique way to celebrate South Asian Heritage Month and the power of reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can I find the golden tickets?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">40 Golden Tickets hidden in David Wilson Library.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The ticket will be hidden on basement, ground,\u00a01st\u00a0and 2nd floors of the Library.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">We <strong>won&#8217;t<\/strong> be hiding books in any of the silent study zones or the 3rd floor, so please avoid these areas when searching for the Golden Tickets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Printed copies of the clues will be available to collect in the Information Hub, Exhibition\u00a0Zone\u00a0and Reading Zone.<a href=\"https:\/\/uniofleicester.sharepoint.com\/sites\/staff\/news-events\/SitePages\/Celebrate-South-Asian-Heritage-Month-with-a-new,-special-theme-in-the-University-of-Leicester-librar.aspx#how-can-i-find-the-golden-tickets\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">I\u2019ve\u00a0found a Golden Ticket! What happens next?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Simply take this to the Information Hub during\u00a0the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/le.ac.uk\/library\/information-hub\">staffed hours<\/a>\u00a0to exchange for a free SAHM book.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Inside the book is a specially designed bookplate, which includes a link for you to share any photos or reviews of the book with us.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Only one Golden Ticket can be exchanged per person.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can\u2019t\u00a0make it onto campus during July?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Copies of the books are available to borrow from the David Wilson Library, with even more British South Asian authors represented in our Library collections. Check out the Library\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/rl.talis.com\/3\/leicester\/lists\/0B8F4ACA-F461-0B59-228A-563B93CFA077.html?lang=en-GB\">South Asian Heritage Month Reading List<\/a> for inspiration for your next read!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The\u00a0Library\u00a0also has a vast selection of these books available as digital audio books, which can be accessed for free via the <a href=\"https:\/\/libbyapp.com\/library\/leicester\/everything\/magazines\/page-1\">Libby App<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Let us know if you find a Golden Ticket!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Remember to tag us on Instagram with your photos or book reviews\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/uol_library?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==\">@uol_library<\/a>\u00a0and complete the\u00a0short survey\u00a0link on the personalised bookplate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">We hope to see as many of you as&nbsp;possible hunting&nbsp;around the library and indulging in the rich history and culture during South Asian Heritage Month through the books provided, happy hunting!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">South Asian Heritage Month<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"223\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/staffblogs.le.ac.uk\/library\/files\/2026\/07\/Picture1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2475\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><br>South Asian Heritage Month, which runs throughout July, celebrates the heritage of people with roots in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Nepal,\u00a0Bhutan\u00a0and the Maldives. This year&#8217;s theme,\u00a0<strong>Unity in Diversity<\/strong>, recognises the richness of South Asian\u00a0cultures,\u00a0communities\u00a0and their contributions across the UK and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><br><em>Please note, a valid UoL Library or university ID card is\u00a0required\u00a0to gain access into the David Wilson Library.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This July, the Library is celebrating South Asian Heritage Month with a book treasure hunt. 40 Golden Tickets will be hidden throughout the David Wilson Library\u00a0from\u00a0Friday 10\u00a0\u2013 Friday 31 July.\u00a0Anyone who finds\u00a0a golden ticket\u00a0can exchange it for a free book from a specially\u00a0curated\u00a0collection celebrating South Asian authors and stories. 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