Let Me Fix You a Plate
Synopsis
<b><b>Whether you're settling in for a heaping plate of Mamaw's banana pudding or Abuela's arepas and tostones, a good meal always brings family together.</b><br> <br><b>A Charlotte Zolotow Honor Book</b><br><b>An ALSC Notable Children's Book</b></b><br><br>This tale of a family road trip highlights the author's joy in both her American and Colombian heritage, and captures all the warmth and love of her family's two distinct cultures.<br> <br> <i>Once a year, on a Friday night,</i><br> <i>My family leaves the city</i><br> <i>And drives hours and hours . . . </i><br> <br> After a long drive to visit family—whether in the mountains of rural West Virginia or the sticky heat of Florida—what could be a better welcome than a homemade meal?<br> <br>Inspired by Elizabeth Lilly's childhood vacations and the sense-memories of late-night journeys down the coast, <i>Let Me Fix You a Plate</i> is a vivacious exploration of family traditions old and new— from toast with homemade blueberry jam, to fresh orange juice and arepas with queso blanco, to midnight waffles at home. <br> <br>Vivid illustrations explore the heart of the home—the kitchen—and the treasures found when a family gathers to celebrate their culture, and one another. Joyous, bright, and mouth-watering, this celebration of family and our diverse, delicious traditions is sure to leave readers hungry for more!<br> <br><b>A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year</b><br><b>A CCBC Choice</b>Book Details
Publisher
Neal Porter Books
Released
Sep 07, 2021
Language
english
ISBN
9780823444090
Age Level
Children's - Kindergarten, Age 5-6