"In 1947, the British left India and re-drew the borders, dividing the area into two independent states: Muslim-majority Pakistan and Hindu-majority India. Families and friends were caught up in chaos, with millions of people leaving their homes and everything they'd known to journey to the state where they felt they'd be safe. Author Namita Moolani Mehra's grandparents were part of this migration, embarking on a journey from Sindh province to India. They left almost everything behind. Inspired by their story, and honoring the stories of millions of other refugees, this informational picture book follows Veena, a child who loves her home, her family, and most of all practicing making roti. Everything changes in an instant when the borders are re-drawn and she and her family have to make a daring nighttime escape. Finding their way to a dusty refugee camp in India, they must rely on their ingenuity and resilience to rebuild their lives. Veena heads to the camp kitchen to help in the only way she knows how: making the perfect roti to bring everyone a taste of home. A poignant story about how food and flavor can help us feel at home in even the most challenging circumstances"-- Provided by publisher.