Category Archives: Food

Back of Book: At Granny’s, Sunday isn’t Sunday without a big family gathering over a lovingly prepared meal. Old enough now, our narrator is finally invited to help cook the dishes for the first time: He joins Granny in grating the cheese, cleaning the greens, and priming the meat for Roscoe Ray’s grill. But justContinue reading “Soul Food Sunday By Winsome Bingham Illustrated By C.G, Esperanza”

Back of Book: Every Friday after Jummah prayer at the masjid, Musa’s family has a special Jummah treat. They take turns picking out what the treat will be, but recently the choices have been . . . interesting. Week one, Mama made molokhia. It’s perfect for sharing, but gives us molokhia teeth for days! WeekContinue reading “Halal Hot Dogs By Susannah Aziz Illustrated By Parwinder Singh”

Back of Book: If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. Bella wants to find out what she’s good at. But she quits everything she (barely) tries because she’s a disaster at it. Her somersaults are like clumsy jirafas rolling downhill, her piano playing like elephant feet. When she decides to learn how toContinue reading “Bella’s Recipe for Success By Ana Siqueira Illustrated by Geraldine Rodriguez   “

Back of Book: Ring! Ring! Ring! Can you hear his call? Paletas for one! Paletas for all! What’s the best way to cool off on a hot summer day? Run quick and find Paletero José! Follow along with our narrator as he passes through his busy neighborhood in search of the Paletero Man. But whenContinue reading “Paletero Man Lucky Diaz Illustrated By Micah Player”