A warm and inviting picture book portrait of African American culinary legend Edna Lewis, who brought Southern cooking to New York CityEdna Lewis loved to cook. Growing up on a farm in Freetown, Virginia, she learned the value of fresh, local, seasonal food from her Mama Daisy, as well as how to measure ingredients for biscuits using coins and to listen closely to her cakes to know when they were done. Edna carried these traditions with her all the way to New York City, where she became a celebrated chef, cooking traditional French food in her signature Southern style and introducing the world to the flavors of her home.

A warm and inviting picture-book portrait of African American culinary legend, Edna Lewis, who brought Southern cooking to the masses

About the Author
Melvina Noel loves to write and to bake cakes. Thanks to Edna, she listens to her cakes to tell her when they are done. Noel lives in Virginia. This is her debut picture book. Cozbi Cabrera is an award-winning illustrator whose gorgeous books-including Exquisite: The Poetry and Life of Gwendolyn Brooks, published by Abrams-have garnered a Coretta Scott King Honor as well as a Caldecott Honor for illustration. She lives in Illinois.

Reviews
"This tribute to a dedicated champion of traditional Southern food and culture makes a wonderful read-aloud." * Booklist *
Cabrera's vivid paintings are equally at home depicting the glamour of New York society and the closeness of Freetown's community. * The Horn Book Magazine *



Book Information
ISBN 9781951836399
Author Melvina Noel
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint Cameron & Company Inc
Publisher Cameron & Company Inc