Hiromi's Hands
Lynne Barasch
(Illustrator)
Description
Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature - Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA)
The true story of Hiromi Suzuki, a Japanese American girl who defied tradition to train at her family's restaurant, and who became one of the first female sushi chefs in New York.
Growing up in New York City, Hiromi Suzuki missed spending time with her father, a sushi chef who worked long hours in the family's Japanese restaurant. So one day when she was eight years old, Hiromi begged her father to take her to the Fulton Fish Market, where he bought fresh fish. Hiromi was fascinated by what she saw and learned; by the time she was thirteen, she was ready to take the next step. She asked her father to teach her to make sushi. Little did Hiromi realize that her request would lead her to the forefront of a minor culinary revolution, as women claimed their place in the once all-male world of sushi chefs.
Lynne Barasch was inspired to write this story by her daughter, who has been friends with Hiromi Suzuki since they both were in kindergarten. Hiromi's Hands is the true story of a young girl's determination to follow her dream, and a tribute to the loving family who supported her. Readers will cheer for Hiromi's success, and maybe decide to taste some sushi, too!
Product Details
| Publisher | Lee & Low Books |
| Publish Date | March 01, 2007 |
| Pages | 40 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Paperback / softback |
| EAN/UPC | 9781620142516 |
| Dimensions | 10.4 X 8.9 X 0.1 inches | 0.4 pounds |
About the Author
Lynne Barasch has written and illustrated several award-winning books for children, including Knockin' on Wood, Hiromi's Hands, and First Come the Zebra, all three published by Lee & Low Books; and Radio Rescue, an ALA Notable Children's Book and Texas Bluebonnet Award Masterlist selection. Barasch and her husband live in New York City. To find out more about Lynne Barasch, visit LynneBarasch.com.
Reviews
* "An inspiring story of a young woman crossing a boundary, an informative glimpse into a career, and a study in perseverance." -- School Library Journal, starred review
* "Barasch not only warmly portrays her human cast, but also presents mouthwatering galleries of sushi and of the varieties of seafood from which it is made." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"From the lively double-page spread of the fish market to the small, delicious pictures of the many kinds of sushi Hiromi learns to make, this book celebrates the riches of cultural diversity." -- Booklist
"Hiromi's narration conveys her enthusiasm, and the text nicely foreshadows (with his love of New York, so different from Tokyo) her dad's willingness to break tradition. The muted ink-and-watercolor illustrations are spare but expressive." -- The Horn Book
"[A] jaunty book about continuity and change.... Delicate watercolors show family history, personal accomplishment and tiny fish delicacies." -- San Francisco Chronicle Book Review
Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature - Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA)
Amelia Bloomer Book List - American Library Association (ALA)
Best Children's Books of the Year - Bank Street College of Education
Celebrate with Books - Cleveland Public Library
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