The Jackfruit Chronicles

The Jackfruit Chronicles is a heartfelt memoir that delves into the stunning flavours and captivating history of Bengali food while giving a voice to those individuals who introduced this cuisine to the United Kingdom.

Shahnaz Ahsanis an author, journalist and award-winning writer of short stories. Her debut novel Hashim & Family was an Observer Best Book of 2020 and was shortlisted for the Guardian Not the Booker Prize. She has also written a screenplay, Laila, a feature length film set in her hometown of Keighley. Her articles on issues of multiculturalism, race, religion and society have appeared in national daily newspapers and online magazines. She is the recipient of a Thouron Award and a Fulbright Award. Born and raised in West Yorkshire, she has lived in Oxford, Philadelphia and currently resides in London with her husband and their two children.