# Sugar in Milk - Hardcover

by **Thrity Umrigar** (Author), **Khoa Le** (Illustrator)

**A timely and timeless picture book about immigration that demonstrates the power of diversity, acceptance, and tolerance from a gifted storyteller.**

**An ALSC Notable Children's Book of 2021  
A _Kirkus_ Best Books of 2020  
A _School Library Journal_ Best Books of 2020  
Winner of the 2021 Ohioana Book Award  
An Anne Izard Storytellers' Choice Award, 2022**

"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." --_School Library Journal, starred review_**

_When I first came to this country, I felt so alone._

A young immigrant girl joins her aunt and uncle in a new country that is unfamiliar to her. She struggles with loneliness, with a fierce longing for the culture and familiarity of home, until one day, her aunt takes her on a walk. As the duo strolls through their city park, the girl's aunt begins to tell her an old myth, and a story within the story begins.

A long time ago, a group of refugees arrived on a foreign shore. The local king met them, determined to refuse their request for refuge. But there was a language barrier, so the king filled a glass with milk and pointed to it as a way of saying that the land was full and couldn't accommodate the strangers. Then, the leader of the refugees dissolved sugar in the glass of milk. His message was clear: Like sugar in milk, our presence in your country will sweeten your lives. The king embraced the refugee, welcoming him and his people. The folktale depicted in this book was a part of author Thrity Umrigar's Zoroastrian upbringing as a Parsi child in India, but resonates for children of all backgrounds, especially those coming to a new homeland.

### Author Biography

**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.

**Number of Pages:** 48

**Dimensions:** 0.5 x 11.2 x 7.5 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** October 06, 2020

## Details

- **Price:** 17.99 USD
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