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A moving picture book biography about chef Jose Andres, who, along with his World Central Kitchen organization, is sure to inspire kids to help out in their own communities.
Jose Andres's love of cooking began as a young boy in Spain as he gathered the wood to make the fire that would cook the paella just right. Jose loved everything about it- the sizzling olive oil, the mounds of chopped vegetables, and the smell of saffron. When he left home, he realized he wanted to tell stories with food. And tell them he did, creating magic with the seeds of ripe tomatoes and pomegranates and cheese. His dreams grew until they were as big as the stars in the sky. He thought, No one should ever go hungry. I want to help feed the world -- and World Central Kitchen was born.
From the earthquake in Haiti to the war in Ukraine and the Covid pandemic, Jose and his team at World Central Kitchen have been at the frontlines, serving more than 200 million meals and counting, and bringing comfort and hope in the darkest times.
With a lyrical text and stunning illustrations, here is a picture book biography about a world-renowned humanitarian and chef that's sure to inspire a new generation of community helpers.
Author Notes
Erin Frankel is a children's book author. She loves telling stories of empathy and wonder. Her picture books include A Plate of Hope , Remembering Barkley , and the Weird! series. Erin enjoys visiting schools to talk to students about stories and kindness. She lives with her family in Pittsburgh, where she writes, teaches, and hopes.
Paola Escobar grew up traveling from town to town in Bogota, Colombia. She is the illustrator of Digging for Words, an ALA Notable Book, and recipient of both the Americas Award and the International Latino Book Award, as well as Planting Stories- The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpre , an Indie Pick called "a must-have for all libraries" in a School Library Journal starred review. She lives with her husband and her dog, Flora.
Reviews (3)
Publisher's Weekly Review
Leaning into themes of community, imagination, and storytelling, this concept-driven biography of a chef renowned for global disaster relief efforts traces how he came to feed "the few AND the many." As a boy in Spain, José Andrés (b. 1969) tended the fire that cooked his family's paella, but he wanted to do more, including re-creating his mother's flan, whose "cool spoonful... told a story to his senses." Later, at culinary school, he imagined "the stories that he wanted to tell with food." After his work in New York City and Washington, D.C., garnered fame, Andrés's volunteering at a D.C. soup kitchen and cooking in Haiti following an earthquake leads to his founding World Central Kitchen for those experiencing disasters, including Huracán María. An italicized Spanish refrain ("No era solo") emphasizes the idea that it isn't just one experience or person but many moments and individuals that lead to success. Focusing on scenes of people and food, Escobar's luscious digital images add visual savor via colorful spirals of enticing aromas. An author's note and photographs conclude. Ages 4--8. (Feb.)
Kirkus Review
Nobel Peace Prize nominee and chef José Andrés strives to feed the world. For Andrés, cooking has always been about more than food. Growing up in Asturias, Spain, he learned that cooking is about people, and when he began working as a chef on a navy ship, fresh out of cooking school, he had a far greater goal than feeding sailors: He wanted everyone around the world to have enough to eat. Even when Andrés moved to the U.S. and became renowned for his food, he sought ways to use his talent to help others, a mission that took him from a D.C. soup kitchen to a humanitarian mission to Haiti to the foundation of his own NGO, World Central Kitchen. The refrain "It wasn't just" ("the rice," "a restaurant," "a trip") helps readers learn to look beyond the surface of things, to discover new possibilities, surprises, and opportunities, even in the face of tragedy. At times Andrés' biography seems to be pressed into the service of U.S. patriotism, but the message of collectivism beyond borders saves the book from an overemphasis on American individualism. The engaging story is perfectly paired with gorgeous, whimsical illustrations full of color and texture that vividly convey emotion and add nuance to the text. Lush illustrations and a captivating narrative make this biography shine. (author's note about José Andrés, selected bibliography, photos) (Picture-book biography. 4-8) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
Booklist Review
Readers will be encouraged to think big and make connections between their dreams and the needs they encounter in this story of a Nobel Peace Prize--nominated chef. Both as a busy boy and a professional chef, José Andrés never accepted things as is. When he made paella in his Spanish hometown, "No es solo el arroz"--it wasn't just rice. And when he was invited by a friend to help cook for Haitian earthquake victims, it wasn't just a trip. Instead, it made cooking a way for Andrés to spread nourishment, with the tale ending with the chef's World Central Kitchen charity serving almost four million meals in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria. This optimistic, jaunty text can serve multiple needs: it's a story of an immigrant making it in the U.S. and elsewhere; a tale of kindness and giving; and a look at how perseverance and hope can conquer tough obstacles. The colorful digital images of Andrés, his family, and his work sometimes show stilted expressions, but overall, this will be a fun addition to social-studies shelves. Simultaneously publishing in Spanish, un plato de esperanza.
