Fresh Juice
Fresh Juice by Robert Liu-Trujillo, published by Lee & Low Books Incorporated in 2023, is a vibrant picture book that explores the importance of community and family through the lens of cooking. In this 32-page story, Art and his father embark on a quest to create a healthy juice that can help his dad recover from a cold. Their journey takes them to various local markets in search of a missing ingredient, ginger, highlighting the connections between food, health, and community.
Readers will find that Fresh Juice emphasizes the joy of collaboration and the role of diverse individuals in a neighborhood. The narrative showcases Art’s determination to help his father while celebrating the rich tapestry of city life and the relationships that form within it. Accompanied by warm watercolor illustrations, this book presents a delightful exploration of family dynamics and the shared experiences that bring people together, making it an engaging read for young audiences.
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Storyline Online Selection 2024 – SAG-AFTRA Foundation / Storyline Online
What makes a great juice that keeps everyone healthy? Art and his dad discover it takes carrots… collards… cayenne… and community!
When Art’s father can’t get over a cold, Art knows exactly what his daddy needs: some delicious sick-fighting juice! After looking through the fridge and cupboards, they discover they’re missing a key ingredient–ginger. But finding some ginger will take them downtown, to the farmers’ market, to the food co-op, to the West African grocery… to an unexpected encounter that brings everyone together, and results in a tasty celebration.
Author-illustrator Rob Liu-Trujillo’s warm and vibrant watercolor illustrations are a celebration of mixed families and the many individuals who help make a neighborhood feel like a community. Fresh Juice is a delightful, kid- and community-centered picture book that will leave you thirsty for more!
Also available in Spanish as Jugo fresco!
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