Tiger Milk

Tiger Milk is a poignant work of literary fiction and a coming of age story set in Berlin. Fourteen year old best friends Nini and Jameelah spend their summer holidays attempting to navigate the complexities of growing up on their own terms. The city becomes their playground as they explore the red light district, using imitation and mischief to prepare themselves for the challenges of adult life.

The narrative follows these two girls as they bond over drinks of tiger milk and youthful rebellion. However, their carefree exploration takes a dark turn when they witness a crime that threatens their stability. This first volume of Stefanie De Velasco's narrative provides a raw and honest look at the transition from childhood to adolescence, blending humor with tragedy in a vivid urban setting.