A Plate of Hope
The Inspiring Story of Chef José Andrés and World Central Kitchen
$43.40
- Hardcover
40 pages
- Release Date
19 March 2024
Summary
A moving picture book biography about chef Jose Andres, who, along with his World Central Kitchen organization, is sure to inspire kids to help out in their own communities.
A National Council of Teachers of English Recommended Book
Jose Andres’s love of cooking began as a young boy in Spain as he gathered the wood to make the fire that would cook the paella just right. Jose loved everything about it—the sizzling olive oil, the mounds of chopped vegetables, and the smell of sa…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593380574 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0593380576 |
| Author: | Erin Frankel, Paola Escobar |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Random House Inc |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 19 March 2024 |
| Weight: | 567g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 279mm |
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Critics Review
★ “Lush illustrations and a captivating narrative make this biography shine.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“Focusing on scenes of people and food, Escobar’s luscious digital images add visual savor via colorful spirals of enticing aromas.” —Publishers Weekly
“Readers will be encouraged to think big and make connections between their dreams and the needs they encounter.” —Booklist
About The Author
Erin Frankel
Erin Frankel is a children’s book author. She loves telling stories of empathy and wonder. Her picture books include A Plate of Hope, Remembering Barkley, and the Weird! series. Erin enjoys visiting schools to talk to students about stories and kindness. She lives with her family in Pittsburgh, where she writes, teaches, and hopes.
Paola Escobar grew up traveling from town to town in Bogota, Colombia. She is the illustrator of Digging for Words, an ALA Notable Book, and recipient of both the Americas Award and the International Latino Book Award, as well as Planting Stories- The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpre, an Indie Pick called “a must-have for all libraries” in a School Library Journal starred review. She lives with her husband and her dog, Flora.
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