{"product_id":"the-juneteenth-cookbook-recipes-and-activities-for-kids-and-families-to-celebrate-9780760385791","title":"The Juneteenth Cookbook: Recipes and Activities for Kids and Families to Celebrate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e*As Featured on Oprah Daily*\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*2024 Shelf Awareness Best Book of the Year*\u003cbr\u003e*A Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature (CSMCL) Best Multicultural Book of 2024*\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCelebrate Juneteenth and radiate #BlackJoy through traditional food and cultural activities.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States, the Juneteenth holiday has been observed in the Black community for over 150 years. In \u003ci\u003eThe Juneteenth Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e, Alliah L. Agostini, author of the popular children's book \u003ci\u003eThe Juneteenth Story\u003c\/i\u003e--which won the \u003cb\u003e2022 Black Kid Lit Award for Best Historical title\u003c\/b\u003e--brings the tradition to your home through \u003cb\u003ehistorically accurate recipes\u003c\/b\u003e and\u003cb\u003e educational family activities\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith \u003cb\u003ecaptivating illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e of \u003cb\u003e18\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003equick and easy recipes\u003c\/b\u003e, follow along with little Alliah and her grandparents as they explore the historical origins of the holiday through food. Make, share, and enjoy \u003cb\u003ekid-friendly takes on some of the most popular Juneteenth celebration foods\u003c\/b\u003e, including: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed Velvet Ice Cream Sandwiches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrances Price's Calico Potato Salad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaucy Pulled Chicken Sliders with Bangin' Barbeque Sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreedom Fizz (homemade red pop)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot Links \u0026amp; Chow Chow Relish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorn Muffins with Hot Honey Butter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMac 'n' Please\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet Potato Pie Bars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll recipes use \u003cb\u003esimple and accessible ingredients\u003c\/b\u003e, which can be \u003cb\u003eeasily substituted\u003c\/b\u003e for a variety of diets and preferences. Each recipe can also easily be multiplied for larger groups, and the instructions are written with families in mind so \u003cb\u003eeveryone from toddler to grandparent can participate\u003c\/b\u003e in crafting the ultimate Juneteenth celebration spread! Alongside all the delicious recipes, you'll also learn \u003cb\u003ea brief history of barbeque\u003c\/b\u003e and it's importance to the Juneteenth holiday and Black culture in America. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKeep the celebration going with\u003cb\u003e five fun and educational activity sections\u003c\/b\u003e that include \u003cb\u003ecrafting projects\u003c\/b\u003e (creating an African medallion necklace and designing your own Juneteenth gear with block printing); \u003cb\u003etable and field games\u003c\/b\u003e (playing mancala and having relay races); \u003cb\u003eon-site or virtual field trips\u003c\/b\u003e (visiting museums and historic locations or joining Juneteenth celebrations in culturally important American cities); and dancing to the music of the holiday with \u003cb\u003eAlliah's Cookout DJ 101 tutorial\u003c\/b\u003e. These activities are perfect for families, community groups, or classes and bring elements of the road to emancipation and Juneteenth's history to life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eComprised of 90 percent cooking and 10 percent family and community engagement, \u003ci\u003eThe Juneteenth Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e brings kids and families a sensory-rich, hands-on exploration of this important and historic American holiday.\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eHoliday Celebration\u003c\/b\u003e series from becker\u0026amp;mayer! kids honors the diverse holidays and milestones that shape the cultural fabric of the United States. Though these traditions may have originated elsewhere, brought to our shores by ancestors from around the world, they have endured and evolved to weave the vibrant tapestry of American life. The series includes picture books and their companion kid-friendly cookbooks that share stories uniquely representative of the American experience--an experience that is multilayered, eclectic, inclusive, and joyfully beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlso available from the series: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Juneteenth Story\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Dia de Los Muertos Story\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Dia de Los Muertos Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Kwanzaa Story\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alliah L. Agostini\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Becker \u0026amp; Mayer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/02\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 72\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.40h x 8.90w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780760385791\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/15\/2024 pg. 60\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/12\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2024 pg. 83\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuffalo, New York-native \u003cb\u003eAlliah L. Agostini\u003c\/b\u003e writes to spread joy and truth, and to illuminate the breadth of childhood experiences. Alliah is the award-winning author of a number of books for young readers, including \u003ci\u003eThe Juneteenth Story\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBIG TUNE\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOprah Winfrey: A Little Golden Book Biography\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Juneteenth Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e, and more. She resides in New Jersey with her husband and two children, and has an AB and an MBA from Harvard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTaffy Elrod\u003c\/b\u003e is a professional chef, cooking instructor, recipe developer, food writer, and former restaurant owner with over 20 years experience in the food industry. Chef Elrod's background in food for health informs her cooking and teaching. Making food and cooking accessible to everyone and empowering others to cook the food that matters most to them inspires Chef Elrod's work daily and brings her joy. She's known for her homestyle soups and baked goods that utilize seasonal produce and pantry items in unique and delicious ways, and for pairing professional knowledge with fun and flavor wherever she cooks. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Chef Elrod is a Culinary Instructor at the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center in Troy, NY, a freelance recipe developer, and food writer. Her work has been featured on TheSpruceEats.com and in \u003ci\u003ePlate\u003c\/i\u003e magazine and \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e. Taffy lives in New York's Capital District with her husband, Pizza Man, along with their cat, Kit Kat. Connect with her at cheftaffyelrod.com and on social media at @cheftaffyelrod. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSawyer Cloud\u003c\/b\u003e loves sunny days and music. Children's books she has illustrated include \u003ci\u003eJade Braves the Dark\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDear Mama's Loving Arms\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOur Favourite Things\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Earthbred\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eUnder the Mango Tree\u003c\/i\u003e. If not drawing, she would be singing out loud in her room wearing her favorite fairy costume, and sharing the moment with her online friends. She lives in Madagascar with her family and two pets, Arya the dog and Potter the cat. 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