Our first, but hopefully not our last, foray into the wonderful world of picture books. My guest Brinda Shah is a pharmacist, aspiring picture book writer, and creator of #PictureTheWordsWithB on instagram. She dives deep into the world of South Asian picture books, fully embracing them as pieces of art for children and adults alike. This book, SUGAR IN MILK by Thrity Umrigar and Khoa Le, is the definition of art. Beautifully crafted and surprisingly tender, the book follows a young girl as she attempts to adjust to a country that is now her home. Her aunt tells her a story of Persian migrants arriving in India, and the struggle for them to be accepted in a new land. The illustrations are lovely, the message all too relevant, and there are so many wonderful subtleties that were lost on me during my first read. Brinda and I dive into this book and the world of kid lit in general, talking about what makes a great picture book, the importance of diverse storytelling in the kid lit space, how to read to a child, and my husband's experiences in the world of kid lit (he's even got a youtube channel!)

Buy the Book: https://bookshop.org/books/sugar-in-milk/9780762495191

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