Ritu in the Sun -- Moniza Hossain, Hardcover
A lyrical picture book about one little girl's experience with colorism--and a celebration of that which can make us see things anew: light and love. Ritu loves the sun. She loves it in the morning when it slants in through the kitchen window; in the afternoon when it makes the pool sparkle; and in the evening when it lights up the sky with splashes of orange and pink. But her Nani is worried the sun will give Ritu a tan. Can Ritu convince her that all skin colors are beautiful--including Nani's own? With poetic text and stunning illustrations, this poignant story is sure to inspire children to embrace their own unique beauty--and it includes the author's grandmother's own aloo bhaji and roti recipes at the back.
Author: Moniza Hossain
Publisher: Crown Books for Young Readers
Published: 4/21/2026
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.87 lbs
Size: 11.31" H x 9.36" L x 0.39" W
ISBN: 9780593806692
