Saturday at the Food Pantry

Diane O'Neill (Author) Brizida Magro (Illustrator)

Description

Chicago Public Library Best Picture Books of 2021
Parents Magazine October 2021 Book of the Month

A sensitive story about food insecurity.

Molly and her mom don't always have enough food, so one Saturday they visit their local food pantry. Molly's happy to get food to eat until she sees her classmate Caitlin, who's embarrassed to be at the food pantry. Can Molly help Caitlin realize that everyone needs help sometimes?

Product Details

Price

$18.99 $17.66

Publisher

Albert Whitman & Company

Publish Date

September 15, 2021

Pages

Dimensions

8.37 X 10.22 X 0.36 inches | 0.77 pounds

Language

English

Type

Hardcover

EAN/UPC

9780807572368

BISAC Categories:

Social Themes - Emotions & Feelings

Social Themes - Homelessness & Poverty

Social Themes - New Experience

Cooking & Food

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About the Author

Diane O'Neill holds a BA in writing/English with honors from Columbia College and an MFA with distinction from National University. She remembers going to a food pantry as a child and has a passion for social justice. Diane lives in Chicago.

Brizida Magro is an illustrator and educator based in Boulder, Colorado, who grew up in Portugal. She teaches illustration classes at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design. She has a passion for mountains, wandering the world, and bringing stories to life.

Reviews

Chicago Public Library Best Picture Books of 2021
Parents Magazine October 2021 Book of the Month

"Eminently helpful, affirming, and necessary."--Kirkus Reviews

"The book gently destigmatizes food insecurity without being preachy; soft illustrations show friendly shoppers and workers, making the pantry look like a welcoming place."--The Horn Book, Book Bundles

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