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November Staff Picks for Kids & Teens: Food and Family

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This November, check out CHPL Youth & Family staff's favorite books about food - from exploring how our food travels from farm to table, or reading stories about families gathering together to create and enjoy delicious food, these picks are sure to warm your heart (and spark your appetite)!

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Let's go to the Farmers' Market

Let's go to the Farmers' Market

我们去农夫市场吧 \

by Liu, Katrina

Book - 2022

Mina and Leah, 2 adorable sisters, enjoy all the sights, sounds, smells, touch, and tastes of what their local farmers' market has to offer. Mina and Leah, 2 adorable sisters, enjoy all the sights, sounds, smells, touch, and tastes of what their local farmers' market has to offer. Show less

Mina and Leah, 2 adorable sisters, enjoy all the sights, sounds, smells, touch, and tastes of what their local farmers' market has to offer. Mina and Leah, 2 adorable sisters, enjoy all the sights, sounds, smells, touch, and tastes of what their local farmers' market has to offer. Show less

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Black-eyed Peas and Hoghead Cheese

Black-eyed Peas and Hoghead Cheese

A Story of Food, Family, and Freedom

by Armand, Glenda

Book - 2022

As Frances helps her grandmother with New Year's Day dinner, Grandma teaches her the origins of the different dishes and soul food they prepare together. As Frances helps her grandmother with New Year's Day dinner, Grandma teaches her the origins of the different dishes and soul food they prepare together. Show less

As Frances helps her grandmother with New Year's Day dinner, Grandma teaches her the origins of the different dishes and soul food they prepare together. As Frances helps her grandmother with New Year's Day dinner, Grandma teaches her the origins of the different dishes and soul food they prepare together. Show less

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¡Vamos! Let's Go to the Market

¡Vamos! Let's Go to the Market

by Gonzalez, Raul

Book - 2019

Little Lobo, a Mexican American, and Bernabe, his dog, deliver supplies to vendors at the Mercado, a busy border town market. Little Lobo, a Mexican American, and Bernabe, his dog, deliver supplies to vendors at the Mercado, a busy border town market. Show less

Little Lobo, a Mexican American, and Bernabe, his dog, deliver supplies to vendors at the Mercado, a busy border town market. Little Lobo, a Mexican American, and Bernabe, his dog, deliver supplies to vendors at the Mercado, a busy border town market. Show less

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Around the Table That Grandad Built

Around the Table That Grandad Built

by Hill, Melanie Heuiser

Book - 2019

A family gathers for a big feast, bringing delicious foods and special items to the table that Granddad built - a fun version of the classic "house that Jack built" rhyme. A family gathers for a big feast, bringing delicious foods and special items to the table that Granddad built - a fun version of the classic "house that Jack built" rhyme. Show less

A family gathers for a big feast, bringing delicious foods and special items to the table that Granddad built - a fun version of the classic "house that Jack built" rhyme. A family gathers for a big feast, bringing delicious foods and special items to the table that Granddad built - a fun version of the classic "house that Jack built" rhyme. Show less

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On the Farm, at the Market

On the Farm, at the Market

by Karas, G. Brian

Book - 2016

On the farm, workers pick vegetables, collect eggs, and make cheese. At the market the next day, the workers set up their stands and prepare for shoppers ...Show more On the farm, workers pick vegetables, collect eggs, and make cheese. At the market the next day, the workers set up their stands and prepare for shoppers to arrive. Amy, the baker at the Busy Bee Café, has a very special meal in mind--and, of course, all the farmers show up at the café to enjoy the results of their hard work. Show less

On the farm, workers pick vegetables, collect eggs, and make cheese. At the market the next day, the workers set up their stands and prepare for shoppers ...Show more On the farm, workers pick vegetables, collect eggs, and make cheese. At the market the next day, the workers set up their stands and prepare for shoppers to arrive. Amy, the baker at the Busy Bee Café, has a very special meal in mind--and, of course, all the farmers show up at the café to enjoy the results of their hard work. Show less

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This Is the Turkey

This Is the Turkey

by Levine, Abby

Book - 2000

A delightful depiction of family and food that offers a heartwarming lesson. Who is at the table and not what is on the table makes for a joyful holiday. A delightful depiction of family and food that offers a heartwarming lesson. Who is at the table and not what is on the table makes for a joyful holiday. Show less

A delightful depiction of family and food that offers a heartwarming lesson. Who is at the table and not what is on the table makes for a joyful holiday. A delightful depiction of family and food that offers a heartwarming lesson. Who is at the table and not what is on the table makes for a joyful holiday. Show less

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Fry Bread

Fry Bread

A Native American Family Story

by Maillard, Kevin Noble

Book - 2019

Using illustrations that show the diversity in Native America and spare poetic text that emphasizes fry bread in terms of provenance, this volume tells th...Show more Using illustrations that show the diversity in Native America and spare poetic text that emphasizes fry bread in terms of provenance, this volume tells the story of a post-colonial food that is a shared tradition for Native American families all across the North American continent. Includes a recipe and an extensive author note that delves into the social ways, foodways, and politics of America's 573 recognized tribes. Show less

Using illustrations that show the diversity in Native America and spare poetic text that emphasizes fry bread in terms of provenance, this volume tells th...Show more Using illustrations that show the diversity in Native America and spare poetic text that emphasizes fry bread in terms of provenance, this volume tells the story of a post-colonial food that is a shared tradition for Native American families all across the North American continent. Includes a recipe and an extensive author note that delves into the social ways, foodways, and politics of America's 573 recognized tribes. Show less

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Thunder Cake

Thunder Cake

by Polacco, Patricia

Book - 1990

A storms a brewin’ and Amelia is scared. Good thing her grandmother has a recipe for one of the best comfort foods for a storm—Thunder cake! Follow this d...Show more A storms a brewin’ and Amelia is scared. Good thing her grandmother has a recipe for one of the best comfort foods for a storm—Thunder cake! Follow this duo as they gather chicken eggs, and other ingredients from Grandma’s farm, and enjoy the Thunder cake recipe at the end of the book. Show less

A storms a brewin’ and Amelia is scared. Good thing her grandmother has a recipe for one of the best comfort foods for a storm—Thunder cake! Follow this d...Show more A storms a brewin’ and Amelia is scared. Good thing her grandmother has a recipe for one of the best comfort foods for a storm—Thunder cake! Follow this duo as they gather chicken eggs, and other ingredients from Grandma’s farm, and enjoy the Thunder cake recipe at the end of the book. Show less

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Kalamata's Kitchen

Kalamata's Kitchen

by Thomas, Sarah

Book - 2021

Tomorrow is Kalamata's first day at a new school, and she's nervous! If only Kalamata and Al Dente could go to back to the Indian spice market they visite...Show more Tomorrow is Kalamata's first day at a new school, and she's nervous! If only Kalamata and Al Dente could go to back to the Indian spice market they visited this summer, then maybe she'd remember how to feel brave when new experiences seem scary. Luckily for Kalamata, all the magic required for her journey is right in her own kitchen! Show less

Tomorrow is Kalamata's first day at a new school, and she's nervous! If only Kalamata and Al Dente could go to back to the Indian spice market they visite...Show more Tomorrow is Kalamata's first day at a new school, and she's nervous! If only Kalamata and Al Dente could go to back to the Indian spice market they visited this summer, then maybe she'd remember how to feel brave when new experiences seem scary. Luckily for Kalamata, all the magic required for her journey is right in her own kitchen! Show less

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Eggs From Red Hen Farm

Eggs From Red Hen Farm

Farm to Table With Mazes and Maps

by Wellington, Monica

Book - 2022

A fun story with maps and mazes shows children where their food comes from. A fun story with maps and mazes shows children where their food comes from. Show less

A fun story with maps and mazes shows children where their food comes from. A fun story with maps and mazes shows children where their food comes from. Show less

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Hot, Hot Roti for Dada-ji

Hot, Hot Roti for Dada-ji

by Zia, Farhana

Book - 2011

Overflowing with family, food, and a tall stack of fun, this book is fun way for children to learn about the cultural traditions and foods of India. Overflowing with family, food, and a tall stack of fun, this book is fun way for children to learn about the cultural traditions and foods of India. Show less

Overflowing with family, food, and a tall stack of fun, this book is fun way for children to learn about the cultural traditions and foods of India. Overflowing with family, food, and a tall stack of fun, this book is fun way for children to learn about the cultural traditions and foods of India. Show less

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Right This Very Minute

Right This Very Minute

A Table-to-farm Book About Food and Farming

by Detlefsen, Lisl H.

Book - 2019

A delicious celebration of food and farming sure to inspire readers of all ages to learn more about where their food comes from - right this very minute! Here are the stories of what farmers really do to bring food to the table. A delicious celebration of food and farming sure to inspire readers of all ages to learn more about where their food comes from - right this very minute! Here are the stories of what farmers really do to bring food to the table. Show less

A delicious celebration of food and farming sure to inspire readers of all ages to learn more about where their food comes from - right this very minute! Here are the stories of what farmers really do to bring food to the table. A delicious celebration of food and farming sure to inspire readers of all ages to learn more about where their food comes from - right this very minute! Here are the stories of what farmers really do to bring food to the table. Show less

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PB&J Hooray!

PB&J Hooray!

Your Sandwich's Amazing Journey From Farm to Table

by Nolan, Janet

Book - 2014

This book reverse engineers the making of a favorite sandwich. The characters learn where each ingredient comes from and how food goes from seeds to grocery store shelves. This book reverse engineers the making of a favorite sandwich. The characters learn where each ingredient comes from and how food goes from seeds to grocery store shelves. Show less

This book reverse engineers the making of a favorite sandwich. The characters learn where each ingredient comes from and how food goes from seeds to grocery store shelves. This book reverse engineers the making of a favorite sandwich. The characters learn where each ingredient comes from and how food goes from seeds to grocery store shelves. Show less

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Alice Fleck's Recipes for Disaster

Alice Fleck's Recipes for Disaster

by Delaney, Rachelle

Book - 2021

Alice Fleck's father is a culinary historian, and for as long as she can remember, she's been helping him recreate meals from the past--a hobby she prefer...Show more Alice Fleck's father is a culinary historian, and for as long as she can remember, she's been helping him recreate meals from the past--a hobby she prefers to keep secret from kids her age. But when her father's new girlfriend enters them into a cooking competition, Alice finds herself and her hobby thrust into the spotlight. Show less

Alice Fleck's father is a culinary historian, and for as long as she can remember, she's been helping him recreate meals from the past--a hobby she prefer...Show more Alice Fleck's father is a culinary historian, and for as long as she can remember, she's been helping him recreate meals from the past--a hobby she prefers to keep secret from kids her age. But when her father's new girlfriend enters them into a cooking competition, Alice finds herself and her hobby thrust into the spotlight. Show less

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A Place at the Table

A Place at the Table

by Faruqi, Saadia

Book - 2020

Sixth-graders Sara, a Pakistani American, and Elizabeth, a Jewish girl, connect in an after school cooking club and bond over food and their mothers' struggles to become United States citizens. Sixth-graders Sara, a Pakistani American, and Elizabeth, a Jewish girl, connect in an after school cooking club and bond over food and their mothers' struggles to become United States citizens. Show less

Sixth-graders Sara, a Pakistani American, and Elizabeth, a Jewish girl, connect in an after school cooking club and bond over food and their mothers' struggles to become United States citizens. Sixth-graders Sara, a Pakistani American, and Elizabeth, a Jewish girl, connect in an after school cooking club and bond over food and their mothers' struggles to become United States citizens. Show less

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All You Knead Is Love

All You Knead Is Love

by Guerrero, Tanya

Book - 2021

Banished from her home for a summer with her estranged grandmother in Barcelona, twelve-year-old Alba feels hope and love while exploring a newly discovered passion for bread baking. Banished from her home for a summer with her estranged grandmother in Barcelona, twelve-year-old Alba feels hope and love while exploring a newly discovered passion for bread baking. Show less

Banished from her home for a summer with her estranged grandmother in Barcelona, twelve-year-old Alba feels hope and love while exploring a newly discovered passion for bread baking. Banished from her home for a summer with her estranged grandmother in Barcelona, twelve-year-old Alba feels hope and love while exploring a newly discovered passion for bread baking. Show less

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The Last Super Chef

The Last Super Chef

by Negron, Chris

Book - 2021

For as long as he can remember, Curtis has been obsessed with becoming a chef like Lucas Taylor, host of Super Chef. And Curtis has a secret: Taylor is ac...Show more For as long as he can remember, Curtis has been obsessed with becoming a chef like Lucas Taylor, host of Super Chef. And Curtis has a secret: Taylor is actually his long-absent father. So when Taylor announces a kids-only season of Super Chef, Curtis finally sees his chance to meet his dad. But after Curtis wins a spot in the competition and arrives in New York to film the show, nothing goes as smoothly as he expected. Show less

For as long as he can remember, Curtis has been obsessed with becoming a chef like Lucas Taylor, host of Super Chef. And Curtis has a secret: Taylor is ac...Show more For as long as he can remember, Curtis has been obsessed with becoming a chef like Lucas Taylor, host of Super Chef. And Curtis has a secret: Taylor is actually his long-absent father. So when Taylor announces a kids-only season of Super Chef, Curtis finally sees his chance to meet his dad. But after Curtis wins a spot in the competition and arrives in New York to film the show, nothing goes as smoothly as he expected. Show less

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Peapod Farm

Peapod Farm

1, Stepping Stones

by Knisley, Lucy

Graphic Novel - 2020

Jen moves out to the country and has to put up with her mom and her mom's new boyfriend, as well as his kids. Suddenly part of a larger family in a new place, Jen isn't sure there is a place for her in this different world. Jen moves out to the country and has to put up with her mom and her mom's new boyfriend, as well as his kids. Suddenly part of a larger family in a new place, Jen isn't sure there is a place for her in this different world. Show less

Jen moves out to the country and has to put up with her mom and her mom's new boyfriend, as well as his kids. Suddenly part of a larger family in a new place, Jen isn't sure there is a place for her in this different world. Jen moves out to the country and has to put up with her mom and her mom's new boyfriend, as well as his kids. Suddenly part of a larger family in a new place, Jen isn't sure there is a place for her in this different world. Show less

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Measuring up

Measuring up

by LaMotte, Lily

Graphic Novel - 2020

Twelve-year-old Cici has just moved from Taiwan to Seattle, and the only thing she wants more than to fit in at her new school is to celebrate her grandmo...Show more Twelve-year-old Cici has just moved from Taiwan to Seattle, and the only thing she wants more than to fit in at her new school is to celebrate her grandmother, A-má's, seventieth birthday together. Since she cant go to A-má, Cici cooks up a plan to bring A-má to her by winning the grand prize in a kids cooking contest to pay for A-má's plane ticket! There's just one problem: Cici only knows how to cook Taiwanese food. Can Cici find a winning recipe to reunite with A-má, a way to fit in with her new friends, and somehow find herself too? Show less

Twelve-year-old Cici has just moved from Taiwan to Seattle, and the only thing she wants more than to fit in at her new school is to celebrate her grandmo...Show more Twelve-year-old Cici has just moved from Taiwan to Seattle, and the only thing she wants more than to fit in at her new school is to celebrate her grandmother, A-má's, seventieth birthday together. Since she cant go to A-má, Cici cooks up a plan to bring A-má to her by winning the grand prize in a kids cooking contest to pay for A-má's plane ticket! There's just one problem: Cici only knows how to cook Taiwanese food. Can Cici find a winning recipe to reunite with A-má, a way to fit in with her new friends, and somehow find herself too? Show less

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Meal

Meal

by Delliquanti, Blue

Graphic Novel - 2018

(From the teen room, for grades 9+) Yarrow is a young chef determined to make her mark on the cutting edge of cookery with her insect-based creations, but can she win over her hero in time to seal the deal on her future? (From the teen room, for grades 9+) Yarrow is a young chef determined to make her mark on the cutting edge of cookery with her insect-based creations, but can she win over her hero in time to seal the deal on her future? Show less

(From the teen room, for grades 9+) Yarrow is a young chef determined to make her mark on the cutting edge of cookery with her insect-based creations, but can she win over her hero in time to seal the deal on her future? (From the teen room, for grades 9+) Yarrow is a young chef determined to make her mark on the cutting edge of cookery with her insect-based creations, but can she win over her hero in time to seal the deal on her future? Show less

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