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Starred Review on December 1, 2025 | Holiday Roundup
Gr 1–3—A glimpse into a family's Ramadan celebration that is centered around the preparation of a beloved dish: makloubeh. Malak, a young girl with tan skin and brown hair, and her teta, or grandmother, bond in the kitchen while navigating new changes—namely, Teta's need to refrain from fasting due to her medication. As Teta teaches Malak how to make makloubeh, each family member brings their own favorite ingredient to the mix, from eggplant to potatoes to carrots and cauliflower. What begins as a traditional family recipe becomes a ref...Log In or Sign Up to Read More


