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Starred Review on August 25, 2023 | Picture Books
PreS-Gr 2—Esme and her abuela cook different dishes with plátanos, which can be found in many Latin American cuisines, while bonding over shared history and familial love. Plantains, and all the dishes they are used in, are delicious, but they mean more to Esme's family and culture than something to eat—"Abuela says they feed us in more ways than one." The grandmother shares with Esme and her little sister how plantains are the food of their ancestors; recipes were passed down in secret, because t...Log In or Sign Up to Read More