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Ruby's reunion day dinner / written by Angela Dalton ; illustrated by Jestenia Southerland.

Dalton, Angela, (author.). Southerland, Jestenia, (illustrator.).

Summary:

Inspired by the rich tradition of African American reunions, a multigenerational story follows the experiences of young Ruby, who helps loved ones prepare the foods they are bringing while trying to think of a signature dish of her own.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780063015746
  • ISBN: 0063015749
  • Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2021.
Subject: Family reunions > Juvenile fiction.
African Americans > Juvenile fiction.
Families > Juvenile fiction.
Cooking > Juvenile fiction.
Genre: Picture books.

Available copies

  • 19 of 19 copies available at Missouri Evergreen.
  • 1 of 1 copy available at North Kansas City. (Show)

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 19 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
North Kansas City Public Library JE DAL (Text) 0001002456224 JUV Easy Available -
Adair County Public Library JUV EZ Dalton (Text) 34029002567989 Juv Easy Reading Available -
Cape Girardeau Public Library DA (Text) 33042004882711 Juvenile Picture Books Available -
Jefferson County Library-Northwest E LIFE DALTON (Text) 30051040185578 Easy Books Available -
Lebanon-Laclede County Library E Dalton (Text) 3803759226 Picture Books Available -
Little Dixie - Main Library - Moberly E DALTON (Text) 2004568011 Children's Area Available -
Little Dixie - Paris E DALTON (Text) 2004568003 Children's Area Available -
Marion County Library E DAL (Text) PPL75985 Easy Fiction Available -
Scenic Regional-Hermann E DALTO (Text) 3007354641 Easy Book Available -
Scenic Regional-New Haven E DALTO (Text) 3007354676 Easy Book Available -

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Ruby's Reunion Day Dinner
Ruby's Reunion Day Dinner
by Dalton, Angela; Southerland, Jestenia (Illustrator)
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Ruby's Reunion Day Dinner


On Here Wee Read's 2021 Ultimate List of Diverse Children's Books! Publisher Weekly Starred Review! "Warm digital art by Southerland makes excellent use of light and shadow, and offers a lovely portrait of an expressive family with varying hairstyles and body types. This hopeful, mouthwatering narrative showcases tender family rapport." This joyful picture book taps into the rich African American tradition of family reunions, with delicious food at the heart of the celebration. Perfect for fans of the Caldecott Honor Book Going Down Home with Daddy by Kelly Starling Lyons. Once a year, each of Ruby's relatives prepares a special dish to share at their family reunion. Daddy calls it their "signature dish"--and Ruby wants one of her own. She wanders through the bustling kitchen looking for inspiration. As she watches Pop-Pop's chicken sizzling in the skillet, Uncle G slicing onions, and Auntie Billie cooking corn on the hot grill, she wonders if she's just too young to have a signature dish. That's when she finds it-- the perfect solution! Angela Dalton's warm text is perfectly paired with Jestenia Southerland's beautiful art in this sweet picture book, filled with the tenderness and warmth of this multigenerational extended family and the food they share.

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