Maddi’s Fridge
Maddi’s Fridge by Lois Brandt is a children’s picture book published by Flashlight Press in June 2022. This 32-page edition, written in English, uses humor and warmth to raise awareness about poverty and hunger through the story of two best friends, Sofia and Maddi. While both girls share a neighborhood and school, they face a stark contrast in their home lives, with Sofia’s fridge full of nutritious food and Maddi’s fridge empty due to financial struggles. The narrative explores Sofia’s internal conflict as she grapples with the decision to keep Maddi’s situation a secret or seek help.
Readers will find that Maddi’s Fridge addresses important social topics such as poverty and empathy, while also emphasizing the value of friendship and trust. The book features colorful artwork that complements its themes and includes a call to action section with practical ways for children to help fight hunger, along with information about anti-hunger organizations. This engaging story not only entertains but also encourages young readers to think critically about social issues and their role in making a difference.
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Winner of:
2014 Christopher Award, Books for Young People
2014 ILA Primary Fiction Award
2015 MLA Mitten Award Honor
Human Rights in Children’s Literature Honor.
With humor and warmth, this children’s picture book raises awareness about poverty and hunger.
Best friends Sofia and Maddi live in the same neighborhood, go to the same school, and play in the same park, but while Sofia’s fridge at home is full of nutritious food, the fridge at Maddi’s house is empty. Sofia learns that Maddi’s family doesn’t have enough money to fill their fridge and promises Maddi she’ll keep this discovery a secret. But because Sofia wants to help her friend, she’s faced with a difficult decision: to keep her promise or tell her parents about Maddi’s empty fridge.
Filled with colorful artwork, this storybook addresses issues of poverty with honesty and sensitivity while instilling important lessons in friendship, empathy, trust, and helping others. A call to action section, with six effective ways for children to help fight hunger and information on anti-hunger groups, is also included.
A portion of the proceeds are donated to help fight childhood hunger.
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