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The Food Explorers
Summer Reading List

Introducing Our Special Collection of Books for Food Explorers:

As summer approaches, schools are distributing their reading lists to students. We have put together a unique selection of books that cater specifically to adventurous Food Explorers. In addition to our carefully curated list of books, we have also included printable worksheets full of engaging activities that cover core subjects such as reading, writing, math, and art. We are confident that this collection of culinary literature will be a valuable addition to any child’s summer reading list.

Jayden's Secret Ingredient

Written by: Mélina Mangal

Illustrated by: Ken Daley

Tofu Takes Time

Written by: Helen H. Wu
Illustrated by: Julie Jarema

Kalamata's Orchard Adventure

Written by: Sarah Thomas
Illustrated by: Jo Edwards

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My Family's Soybean Farm

Written by: Katie Olthoff
Illustrated by: Joe Hox

Alice Waters Cooks Up A Food Revolution

Written by: Diane Stanley
Illustrated by: Jessie Hartland

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Every Night Is Pizza Night

Written by: J. Kenji Lopez-Alt
Illustrated by: Gianna Ruggiero

Let It
Grow

Written by: Mary Ann Fraser
Illustrated by: Riley Samels

Thank You,
Mama

Written by: Linda Meeker
Illustrated by: Sandra Eide

Soul Food
Sunday

Written by: Winsome Bingham
Illustrated by: C.G. Esperanza

Fry

Bread

Written by: Kevin Noble Maillard
Illustrated by: Juana Martinez-Neal

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