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Plátanos Are Love
Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural heritage through vibrant storytelling.
Enhances language skills and emotional understanding.
Supports early childhood cognitive and social development.
Engaging narrative that fosters family bonding.

Plátanos Are Love
Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, 2023
Award winning
Soul Food Sunday
Winsome Bingham Bingham, 2021
48 pages
Why to read
Celebrates family traditions through cooking and sharing meals.
Strengthen bonds with intergenerational, culturally rich storytelling.
Enhances understanding of community and togetherness.
Vivid illustrations complement engaging, heartwarming narrative.

Soul Food Sunday
Winsome Bingham Bingham, 2021
Award winning
Watercress
Andrea Wang, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural heritage and family bonds.
Enhances understanding of diversity and inclusion.
Encourages emotional growth through relatable storytelling.
Beautifully illustrated, captivating young readers.

Watercress
Andrea Wang, 2021
Award winning
The Sour Grape
Jory John, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative fostering emotional growth.
Teaches valuable lessons in resilience and friendship.
Boosts empathy with relatable, diverse characters.
Encourages dialogue on overcoming life's hurdles.

The Sour Grape
Jory John, 2022
Award winning
Granny's Kitchen
Sade Smith, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural diversity through culinary adventures.
Strengthens family bonds with intergenerational storytelling.
Enhances vocabulary through descriptive language.
Encourages creativity and curiosity in young readers.

Granny's Kitchen
Sade Smith, 2022
Award winning
Carla and the Christmas Cornbread
Carla Hall, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Captures festive spirit through engaging, heartwarming storyline.
Highlights importance of family, tradition, and generosity.
Encourages culinary curiosity and creativity among children.
Beautifully illustrated, supports visual literacy development.

Carla and the Christmas Cornbread
Carla Hall, 2021
Award winning
Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun's Thanksgiving Story
Danielle Greendeer, Anthony Perry, Alexis C. Bunten, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Rich in Native American history and culture.
Encourages gratitude and community values.
Beautiful illustrations complement storytelling.
Supports understanding of Thanksgiving from a new perspective.

Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun's Thanksgiving Story
Danielle Greendeer, Anthony Perry, Alexis C. Bunten, 2022
Award winning
Just Try One Bite
Mike Boldt, Adam Mansbach, Camila Alves McConaughey, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Humorous take on picky eating challenges.
Engages kids with colorful, expressive illustrations.
Encourages healthy eating habits through storytelling.
Ideal for shared reading and discussion.
