It's a No-Money Day

Kate Milner studied illustration at Central St Martin’s before completing an MA in Children’s Book Illustration at Anglia Ruskin University. Her work has been published in magazines, and her illustrations and prints have been shown in London galleries and national touring exhibitions. Kate won the V&A Illustration Award 2016 and the Klaus Flugge Prize 2018 for My name is not Refugee. In 2021, It's a No-Money Day was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal.

“The one to read … the illustrations ache with grace, melancholy and unexpected happiness” – New Statesman“An outstanding book … full of hope for a brighter future” – BookTrust“Milner has certainly lived up to her laurels with this delicate and subtle picture book, which packs a real emotional and political punch” – LoveReading4kids"Shines with positivity and articulates with dignity an experience which many children have, but which is rarely portrayed in books … a poignant and empathetic storybook that shines a light on a subject that should concern us all. Unmissable” – Just Imagine"A deceptively simple yet powerful book … The relationship between mother and child is outstandingly portrayed, their love for each other palpable throughout" – Kate Greenaway Medal Judges 2021"Milner's illustrations are layered and delicate with soft colours, and a powerful scene at the food bank shows how the entire fabric of society has been affected by economic recession. A sensitive yet hopeful depiction of a family living in poverty" – CBI