On Here Wee Read's 2021 Ultimate List of Diverse Children's Books!
Publisher Weekly Starred Review! "Warm digital art by Southerland
makes excellent use of light and shadow, and offers a lovely portrait of
an expressive family with varying hairstyles and body types. This
hopeful, mouthwatering narrative showcases tender family rapport."
This joyful picture book taps into the rich African American tradition
of family reunions, with delicious food at the heart of the celebration.
Perfect for fans of the Caldecott Honor Book Going Down Home with
Daddy by Kelly Starling Lyons.
Once a year, each of Ruby's relatives prepares a special dish to share
at their family reunion. Daddy calls it their "signature dish"--and Ruby
wants one of her own. She wanders through the bustling kitchen looking
for inspiration. As she watches Pop-Pop's chicken sizzling in the
skillet, Uncle G slicing onions, and Auntie Billie cooking corn on the
hot grill, she wonders if she's just too young to have a signature dish.
That's when she finds it-- the perfect solution!
Angela Dalton's warm text is perfectly paired with Jestenia
Southerland's beautiful art in this sweet picture book, filled with the
tenderness and warmth of this multigenerational extended family and the
food they share.