Joshua David Stein
Author
Publisher
Rise x Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"For affectionate families everywhere comes this engaging reference volume featuring 25 kinds of hugs. From the more traditional to the all-out risky, this collection runs a creatively wide gamut of ways to embrace...and by doing so, brings comfort to the forefront of conversation. Every hug was field-tested by the author and his sons, and titled for practicality and kicks. The Quentin Blake-esque drawings are rendered with graceful accuracy and joy...
Author
Publisher
RISE
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 470L
Language
English
Description
"This lyrical, nonfiction text honors animals who live in solitude, in contrast to others who live in groups. Against a backdrop of the specific names of various animal tribes (a parade of elephants, a tower of giraffes, a dazzle of zebras), Stein shines a spotlight on those animals who go through life on their own. With nature at his back, Stein invites readers to draw strength and comfort from the behaviors of fellow mammals. Perfect for children...
Author
Publisher
Rise x Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random HOuse LLC
Pub. Date
2022.
Lexile measure
AD 620L
Language
English
Description
When Ray, Preeti, Mina, and Niki bring their favorite lunches to school, their classmates scrunch their noses and act disgusted, but the four children learn to stand up for their lunches and cultural backgrounds. Based on the real-life childhood experiences of chefs Ray Garcia, Preeti Mistry, Mina Park, and Niki Russ Federman.
Author
Lexile measure
930L
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
As a boy Onwuachi was sent from the Bronx to rural Nigeria by his mother to 'learn respect.' Through food, he broke out of a dangerous downward spiral and embarked on a new beginning at the bottom of the culinary food chain before going on to train in the kitchens of some of the most acclaimed restaurants in the country and appearing as a contestant on Top Chef. His love of food and cooking was a constant, even when the road to success was riddled...
Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"A cookbook celebrating the food of the African diaspora, from Nigeria and Ethiopia to the Bronx, the Caribbean, and the American South, from the James Beard Award-winning author of Notes from a Young Black Chef"--
Onwuachi's celebrates the food of the African diaspora, as handed down from his own family. His recipes span from Nigeria and Ethiopia to the Bronx, the Caribbean, and the American South, representing the best of the patchwork that is...
Author
Publisher
Ecco, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"For the last 100 years, Nom Wah Tea Parlor has been slinging some of the world's greatest dim sum from New York's Chinatown. Now owner Wilson Tang tells the story of how the restaurant came to be-and how to prepare their legendary dishes in your own home"--
Author
Publisher
Artisan, a division of Workman Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Like butter in French cooking or olive oil in Italian, jangs are the soul of Korean cuisine. These umami sauces are found in every meal, from soups and stews, to salads, marinades, and even desserts, adding depth and complexity to every dish. The foundation of the three main jangs- gochujang, doenjang, and ganjang-is simple. Soybeans, water, and salt are dried, aged, and fermented in earthenware pots, extracting flavor from their environment and...