Ritu in the Sun: Story Time

​Join award-winning children’s author Moniza Hossain for a morning of fun! Moniza will read from her book, Ritu in the Sun, before leading a craft activity where kids can decorate hand cut-outs with their very own henna-style designs using glitter and coloured pens. Henna-style rub-on tattoos will also be available!

​A poetic text featuring stunning illustrations, Ritu in the Sun is a poignant story that is sure to inspire children to embrace their own unique beauty.

​Perfect for readers aged 4+.

​Every ticket includes entry to the event for one parent and one child, as well as a copy of the book that Moniza will sign and dedicate.

​About the book: Ritu in the Sun

​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?

​About Moniza Hossain

​Moniza Hossain is a Singaporean author of Bengali descent who writes children's books inspired by her South Asian heritage. When she's not busy writing, she teaches English literature and paints dragons.