Ages 4-8

Biography of Alice Waters, known for her emphasis on organic food and the slow food movement.

Ages 4-8

Biography of Joyce Chen, who popularized Chinese cooking in America.

Ages 6-9

In 1955, in order to protest against racial segregation on public transit, commuters in Montgomery, Alabama, stopped riding buses. As they held meetings and marches to organize their movement, a cook named Georgia Gilmore organized a group of women to feed the bodies and the morale of the protesters, and to secretly earn money for the boycott. This picture-book biography celebrates the “behind-the-scenes” contributions to the Civil Rights Movement, and the many ways that ordinary people can help to create a better world.

Ages 8-12

A perfect book for young bakers, with easy explanations of ingredients, baking tools, and equipment, plus simple instructions for a variety of delicious recipes. Step-by-step photos guide young bakers through muffins, pretzels, pizza dough, cake, cookies, and more!

Ages: 7-12

Delish brings fun to the kitchen for junior chefs starting with basics, like grilled cheese, and increasing to more refined dishes, like the “Best-Ever Fettucine Alfredo.” These 100 recipes cover breakfast, snacks, lunches, dinners, and party treats, plus popular restaurant copycats, and desserts inspired by kid favorites, like Mickey Mouse and the Minions. A handy glossary is included, too!

Ages 4 and up

These creative, simple craft and baking projects are a festive good time for all ages. Inside you’ll find fun for the whole family from fall through winter with projects like autumn wreaths, paper snowflakes, and matzo bark. Step-by-step instructions, plus color photos make these delightful treats and decorations easy to recreate at home.

Ages 6-11

A collection of 60 sweet (and a few savory) recipes for cookies, cakes, breads, and treats, this cookbook is designed for adults cooking alongside little ones, however, older children can likely manage recipes solo. Starting with basic tips and techniques for general bakers, recipes range from simple to advanced with mouthwatering delights like Chunky Herb Focaccia and Triple Chocolate Brownies.

Ages 9-12

Kids will learn about the origin and rituals of the African American holiday, Kwanzaa, as well as traditional foods and easy to make, year-round crafts in this well-designed activity book. Author April A. Brady shares family stories and expresses the importance of community and celebration alongside the recipes and crafts. A glossary of Swahili terms is also included.

Ages 6-12

A super simple cookbook to help build a life-long love of baking. Packed with breezy recipes for delectable cookies, muffins, cakes, and more, kids will learn key baking skills as they whip up masterful creations. With no calls for fancy equipment, and no ingredient list longer than ten items, kids of all ages and stages of experience will feel like star bakers in no time!

Ages 9-12

A recent immigrant to Seattle from Taiwan, 12-year-old Cici enters a cooking contest for kids in hopes that she'll win the prize money - enough to bring her beloved Grandmother to the US for her 70th birthday! The weekly cooking challenges are tricky enough, but should she risk making her favorite traditional meals from Taiwan or play it safe with American-style food? Fast-paced as any reality cooking show, this middle grade graphic novel shares the difficulties of moving to a new and very different country while still celebrating your cultural roots.

Ages 8-11

Twelve-year-old Kyana is ready to explore her newfound magical abilities at Mrs. Mo’s Park Row Magick Academy, but when the school is threatened with closure, she becomes determined to save it by winning the cash prize in a cooking competition. Combining serious realities with the allure of a secret supernatural community, this book is the first in a promised series.

Ages 6-9

Jasmine's Japanese-American family is gathering together for two days of mochi-making to celebrate the New Year. This is Jasmine's favorite holiday and she is disappointed to have to wait two more years until she's old enough to help the women of her family roll the mochi. Instead, Jasmine boldly announces she'll help with the pounding of the mochi - a task reserved for boys and men, using a heavy hammer! Are Jasmine's arms as strong as her determination? Will the adults break with tradition? Will the mochi taste any different? Readers will be happy to find a recipe for "microwave mochi" included in this book, but should be even HAPPIER to know this is just the first in a spunky series!

Ages 8-12

While learning to deal with her family's issues around food and eating, Sarah enters a cooking contest with a new friend.

Ages 3-8

An excited child helps with the preparation of a savory Korean meal that, as the author’s note explains, means “mixed-up rice.” Rhyming text and tantalizing illustrations follow the family from grocery shopping, to steaming rice and chopping meat and vegetables, to cleaning up spills, to setting the table and filling bowls. The book includes a recipe for bee-bim bop, with tasks for both adults and children.

Ages 3-8

A Latinx family gathers at their Abuela's for the annual tradition of Christmas Eve tamale making. As Abuela Pina shares the family recipe, she explains life lessons, advice and symbolism in each step. The text is in English, but Spanish words are incorporated, floating across the colorful pages and through the kitchen like spicy, sweet aromas. This is a lovely story about sharing more than food with those you love. Add this picture book to your family's holiday read-alouds - and don't forget to read the notes and photos from the author and illustrator explaining the inspiration for this story!

Ages 4-8

Ruby longs to contribute a “signature dish” to her extended family’s annual soul food meal, but her relatives insist that she is too young to help out in the kitchen. However, when she steps outside, she finds her own “fruitful” way to be part of the festivities. Southerland’s warm illustrations balance Dalton’s appealing descriptions of each dish, in a story that celebrates creative thinking and the collaborative, supportive spirit of a family feast.