America is a true melting pot of cultures, as evidenced by these delicious picture books showcasing foods from various countries and regions. Cindy Yeager, BCPL’s Youth Collection Development Librarian, is not a terribly adventurous eater herself, but if anything might change her mind, it would be these books!
Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao
by Kat Zhang
illustrated by Charlene Chua
Bilal Cooks Daal
by Aisha Saeed
illustrated by Anoosha Syed
Thank you, Omu!
by Oge Mora
Halal Hot Dogs
by Susannah Aziz
illustrated by Parwinder Singh
Ruby’s Reunion Day Dinner
by Angela Dalton
illustrated by Jestenia Southerland
Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story
by Kevin N. Maillard
illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal
Salma the Syrian Chef
by Danny Ramadan
illustrated by Anna Bron
Paletero Man
by Lucky Diaz
illustrated by Micah Player
The Rice in the Pot Goes Round and Round
by Wendy Wan-Long Shang
illustrated by Lorian Tu