Kevin Noble Maillard is the debut author of Fry Bread, published by Roaring Brook/Macmillan. Maillard and Martinez-Neal bring depth, detail, and whimsy to this Native American food story, with text and illustrations depicting the diversity of indigenous peoples, the role of continuity between generations, and the adaptation over time of people, place, and tradition.' - Booklist, starred review 'Fry Bread celebrates the thing itself and much, much more. Fry bread is much more than food, as this book amply demonstrates.' - Kirkus Reviews, starred review Through this topic that includes the diversity of so many Native peoples in a single story, Maillard (Mekusukey Seminole) promotes unity and familiarity among nations. 'With buoyant, heartfelt illustrations that show the diversity in Native America, the book tells the story of a post-colonial food, a shared tradition across the North American continent. Lovely stuff.' - The New York Times Book Review 'A wonderful and sweet book takes a staple food of many tribes across the country and uses it to think about family, history, memory and community. It is a celebration of old and new, traditional and modern, similarity and difference.Ī Publishers Weekly Best Picture Book of 2019Ī Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of 2019Ī School Library Journal Best Picture Book of 2019Ī Shelf Awareness Best Children's Book of 2019Ī Goodreads Choice Award 2019 SemifinalistĪ Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book of 2019Ī National Public Radio (NPR) Best Book of 2019Ī 2020 NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young PeopleĪ 2020 ILA Notable Book for a Global SocietyĢ020 Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Books of the Year List It is shared by many, from coast to coast and beyond. It brings families together for meals and new memories. It is warm and delicious, piled high on a plate.

Told in lively and powerful verse by debut author Kevin Noble Maillard, Fry Bread is an evocative depiction of a modern Native American family, vibrantly illustrated by Pura Belpre Award winner and Caldecott Honoree Juana Martinez-Neal.

Sibert Informational Book MedalĪ 2020 American Indian Youth Literature Picture Book Honor Winner By Kevin Noble Maillard, illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal

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