Freedom Soup
Freedom Soup by Tami Charles, published by National Geographic Books on December 7, 2021, is a vibrant exploration of cultural traditions through the lens of a family preparing their traditional New Year’s soup. This 32-page book invites readers into the kitchen where Ti Gran teaches her granddaughter Belle how to make Freedom Soup, a dish steeped in the history of Haitian independence. The narrative intertwines the preparation of the soup with stories of family heritage and the significance of the Haitian Revolution, creating a rich backdrop for the celebration.
Readers will find a heartfelt depiction of multigenerational bonds as Ti Gran and Belle dance and clap while cooking, bringing the holiday feast to life. The book highlights themes of family, holidays, and cultural identity, enhanced by Jacqueline Alcántara’s lush illustrations that vividly portray both the culinary and historical aspects of the story. Tami Charles’s lyrical text engages young readers, making it a delightful experience that connects them to the traditions of the Caribbean and Latin America.
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Join the celebration in the kitchen as a family makes their traditional New Year’s soup — and shares the story of how Haitian independence came to be.
The shake-shake of maracas vibrates down to my toes.
Ti Gran’s feet tap-tap to the rhythm.
Every year, Haitians all over the world ring in the new year by eating a special soup, a tradition dating back to the Haitian Revolution. This year, Ti Gran is teaching Belle how to make the soup — Freedom Soup — just like she was taught when she was a little girl. Together, they dance and clap as they prepare the holiday feast, and Ti Gran tells Belle about the history of the soup, the history of Belle’s family, and the history of Haiti, where Belle’s family is from. In this celebration of cultural traditions passed from one generation to the next, Jacqueline Alcántara’s lush illustrations bring to life both Belle’s story and the story of the Haitian Revolution. Tami Charles’s lyrical text, as accessible as it is sensory, makes for a tale that readers will enjoy to the last drop.
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