Ruby’s Reunion Day Dinner
Ruby’s Reunion Day Dinner by Angela Dalton, published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2021, is a delightful picture book that explores the cherished tradition of family reunions within the African American community. With 32 pages of vibrant illustrations, this book captures the essence of family gatherings centered around food, showcasing the warmth and connection among relatives as they prepare their signature dishes.
In this narrative, Ruby embarks on a journey through her family’s bustling kitchen, observing the culinary skills of her relatives as she seeks inspiration for her own special dish. The story highlights the importance of family bonds and the joy of sharing meals, making it a fitting choice for readers interested in themes of cooking, family, and cultural traditions. The combination of Angela Dalton’s engaging text and Jestenia Southerland’s expressive artwork creates a heartwarming portrayal of a multigenerational family celebration.
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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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