Sugar in Milk
$13.60
- Paperback
48 pages
- Release Date
24 September 2026
Summary
From New York Times bestselling author Thrity Umrigar and illustrator Khoa Le comes a story of a young girl who felt alone in her community after recently immigrating to America to live with her Auntie and Uncle. She finds solace and joy through her Auntie’s retelling of a classic Persian myth of acceptance and compassion between strangers. This timely and timeless story about immigration, refugees, and tolerance is now in paperback for the first time!
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798894143767 |
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| Author: | Thrity Umrigar, Khoa Le |
| Publisher: | Running Press,U.S. |
| Imprint: | Running Press Kids |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 48 |
| Release Date: | 24 September 2026 |
| Dimensions: | 279mm x 187mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“This story of new beginnings, lushly illustrated, celebrates the threads of kindness and humanity that bind us together.”–The Horn Book Magazine
“Umrigar’s book consistently manages to give you heart palpitations with the shortest possible sentences. You are reading an artist at work when you read this book.”–Elizabeth Bird, , Fuse8
“Sugar in Milk powerfully demonstrates how a simple story can radically alter one’s perspective for the better. It’s a timely exploration of timeless themes of acceptance and what it means to call a place home.”–BookPage, starred review
“An engaging, beautiful, and memorable book.”–Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“Lush illustrations and a strong message of hope and perseverance make this a standout title for all collections.”–School Library Journal, starred review
About The Author
Thrity Umrigar
Thrity Umrigar is the author of the bestseller The Space Between Us and its recently released sequel, The Secrets Between Us, as well as many other acclaimed novels. Her debut picture book, When I Carried You in My Belly, was published with RP Kids in 2017. She lives outside Cleveland, OH.
Khoa Le is an illustrator, graphic designer, and author based in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. She has been an illustrator for many picture books, as well as author of a few. Khoa has also participated in art exhibitions throughout Vietnam and Asia. She currently lives with her four cats. She has a passion for traveling and discovering different cultures and art.
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