The Antiracist Kitchen
Description
★"Twenty-one kid-lit authors of color share a wide array of delicious recipes as well as personal experiences related to culture, race, and racism. Accompanied by vibrant illustrations, these story-recipe pairings demonstrate how intertwined food and identity are...The result is a thoughtful, beautifully designed work that fosters inclusivity and respect...A hearty meal that doles out both culinary delights and moving cultural insights."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review
★"A celebration of diversity in the form of a cookbook...Aspiring kid chefs will enjoy trying out these original recipes. The author asks, "What if talking about racism was as easy as baking a cake?" With this book, it could be. Recommended for all libraries."--School Library Journal, starred review
An anthology featuring stories and recipes from racialized authors about food, culture and resistance
What if talking about racism was as easy as baking a cake, frying plantains or cooking rice? The Antiracist Kitchen: 21 Stories (and Recipes) is a celebration of food, family, activism and resistance in the face of racism. In this anthology featuring stories and recipes from 21 diverse and award-winning North American children's authors, the authors share the role of food in their lives and how it has helped fight discrimination, reclaim culture and celebrate people with different backgrounds. They bring personal and sometimes difficult experiences growing up as racialized people. Chopped, seared, marinated and stewed, The Antiracist Kitchen highlights the power of sitting down to share a meal and how that simple act can help bring us all together.
Featuring recipes and stories from S.K. Ali, Bryan Patrick Avery, Ruth Behar, Marty Chan, Ann Yu-Kyung Choi, Hasani Claxton, Natasha Deen, Reyna Grande, Deidre Havrelock, Jennifer de Leon, Andrea J. Loney, Janice Lynn Mather, Linda Sue Park, Danny Ramadan, Sarah Raughley, Waubgeshig Rice, Rahma Rodaah, Andrea Rogers, Simran Jeet Singh, Ayelet Tsabari and Susan Yoon.
The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
Product Details
| Publisher | Orca Book Publishers |
| Publish Date | September 12, 2023 |
| Pages | 160 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Hardback |
| EAN/UPC | 9781459833432 |
| Dimensions | 9.8 X 7.4 X 0.7 inches | 1.3 pounds |
About the Author
Nadia L. Hohn is a multilingual, world-travelling, award-winning author of several books for young people, including the Malaika series and A Likkle Miss Lou: How Jamaican Poet Louise Bennett Coverley Found Her Voice. She is an "artivist" who wants to make sure that all young people can see themselves in books. Nadia teaches kids and adults in Toronto. When she is not writing or cooking, Nadia is most likely reading, enjoying music, watching plays or daydreaming about her next adventure.
Roza Nozari is a queer illustrator and writer of color. She is most known for her bold designs and diverse depictions of community and is a firm believer that we should all see ourselves meaningfully reflected in art. In her illustrations, she centers those often at the margins of the art world--BIPOC and 2SLGBTQ+ people, among others. Roza passionately illustrates on topics related to community, mental health and social justice. Through illustration, she envisions a world that is affirming, compassionate and uplifting to all. Roza lives in Tkaronto/Toronto with her partner, their quirky dog named Bones and their bonus kid, Ollie.
Ainara Alleyne is a 13-year-old elementary student from Hamilton, Ontario. Ainara curates the Instagram page @ainarasbookshelf, where she highlights books for young people whose authors and main characters are Black, Indigenous and People of Color, disabled and from other underrepresented communities. She believes that, by experiencing other cultures and perspectives through books, we can not only acknowledge our differences but also be able to understand and embrace them. Ainara was Hamilton Public Library's first Junior Librarian-in-eResidence. She speaks to student teachers at various universities and pedagogy symposiums, and she has been featured in the New York Times, as well as on CBC, CTV and numerous podcasts. Her TV show, also called Ainara's Bookshelf, which she created, co-wrote and produced, aired on TVOkids and is currently available on YouTube.
Reviews
"Inclusivity, resistance, and the importance of sharing radiate from the pages of this book."
-- "BC Books for Schools""Guaranteed to begin discussions and build understanding...Whether readers plan and share meals, gain insight into diverse cultural experiences, discover new authors, or expand discussions about social justice, their lives will be enriched and feelings of tolerance and inclusion will be spread."
-- "Children's Literature Comprehensive Database (CLCD)""[Offers] teachable moments and memorable anecdotes."
-- "YAdudebooks""A must-read for anyone seeking to broaden their culinary horizons, embrace cultural diversity, and engage in meaningful conversations about race and unity. It's an invitation to transform our kitchens into spaces where differences are celebrated, conversations flourish, and delicious meals are shared with love and understanding."
-- "Canadian Cookbooks""Nadia L. Hohn's latest creation is a testament to her work as an artivist... Illustrator Roza Nozari brings a colourful boost to the collection with her bold and bright artwork."
-- "Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC) Canadian Children's Book News""Purchase it for your school library: teachers of nutrition can use it in their classrooms, and it will provide food for thought (and the table, lunch-bag, and home kitchen) for students who are interested in the culture of food. The diversity of ethnic food cultures is valued, and the book reminds readers that we are what we eat, and who we are is affirmed by what we eat...bold graphics underscore the message that we should all be at the table, whoever we are. Highly Recommended."
-- "CM: Canadian Review of Materials"★"Twenty-one kid-lit authors of color share a wide array of delicious recipes as well as personal experiences related to culture, race, and racism. Accompanied by vibrant illustrations, these story-recipe pairings demonstrate how intertwined food and identity are...The result is a thoughtful, beautifully designed work that fosters inclusivity and respect...A hearty meal that doles out both culinary delights and moving cultural insights."
-- "Kirkus Reviews, starred review"★"A celebration of diversity in the form of a cookbook...Aspiring kid chefs will enjoy trying out these original recipes. The author asks, "What if talking about racism was as easy as baking a cake?" With this book, it could be. Recommended for all libraries."
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