Whether youre settling in for a heaping plate of Mamaws banana pudding or Abuelas arepas and tostones, a good meal always brings family together.

This tale of a family road trip highlights the authors joy in both her American and Colombian heritage, and captures all the warmth and love of her familys two distinct cultures.

After a long drive to visit familywhether in the mountains of rural West Virginia or the sticky heat of Floridawhat could be a better welcome than a homemade meal?

Inspired by Elizabeth Lillys childhood vacations and the sense-memories of late-night journeys down the coast, Let Me Fix You a Plate is a vivacious exploration of family traditions old and new from toast with homemade blueberry jam, to fresh orange juice and arepas with queso blanco, to midnight waffles at home.

Vivid illustrations explore the heart of the homethe kitchenand the treasures found when a family gathers to celebrate their culture, and one another. Joyous, bright, and mouth-watering, this celebration of family and diverse, delicious traditions is sure to leave readers hungry for more!

Details:

• Hardcover
• By: Elizabeth Lilly
• Published by: Neal Porter Books
• Published date: Sep 07, 2021
• 40 Pages
• Dimensions (inches): 11 x 8-1/2
• Ages: 4 – 8 years