Books

Deliciously and colorfully-told story of Edna Ferber, an award-winning and ahead-of-her time African-American chef whose farming roots led her to c...

A love-letter to the unexpected delights (and occasional despair) of so-called "first-hand food"--meals we grow, forage, fish, or even hunt from th...

Edna Lewis was one of the greatest and most influential chefs in American history. An African-American woman who rose from humble beginnings, she b...

From the author of Queen Sugar--now a critically acclaimed series on OWN directed by Ava Duvernay--comes a beautiful exploration and celebration of...

"White Burgers, Black Cash traces the evolution in fast food from the early 1900s to the present, from its long history of racist exclusion to its ...

"A memoir of Southern cuisine and food culture that traces the paths of the author's ancestors (black and white) through the crucible of slavery to...

A wildly inventive soul food bible from a two-time Chopped winner and the host of Snapchat's first-ever cooking show. Thousands of fans know Lazaru...

"A young Black girl pays homage to her late Mama and brings solace to her family through a treasured family recipe. Includes a recipe for peach cob...

"The octopus Grandma is cooking has grown to titanic proportions. ÆTenga cuidado! Ramsey shouts. Be careful! But it's too late. The octopus traps G...

A little girl learns Jamaican recipes and self-confidence from her Granny in this warm, sweet picture book debut.

As Frances helps her grandmother with New Year's Day dinner, Grandma teaches her the origins of the different dishes and soul food they prepare tog...

Like all kids, Josefina loves to eat sweets. She loves warm chocolate chip cookies right out of the oven, cupcakes and candy! One night, while eati...

"Born in 1923 in Madisonville, Louisiana, Leah Chase would marry into the Chase restaurant family in nearby New Orleans, but that small geographic ...

Introduce children to the history of Juneteenth with the Let's Celebrate Juneteenth Board Book from Mudpuppy. Featuring rhyming text and colorful, ...

"This picture book biography recounts the extraordinary life of Augustus Jackson, an African American entrepreneur who is known as the "Father of I...

The sights, sounds and tastes of vibrant Saint Lucia come to life in this cumulative #OwnVoices tale of a girl's journey to Carnival. When a series...

How does this city garden grow? With help from L'il Sissy and her siblings--and love, love, love! A celebration of nature, family, and food. Visiti...

Learn how to make over 35 plant-based recipes, from pizza to pasta, snacks to smoothies. This easy-to-use cookbook is filled to the brim with delic...

Meet Ruby Red and the three bears, then make some very berry muffins. Join Rapunzel on a special adventure, then make her carrot and nutmeg cookies...

A father and son joyfully make jollof, a traditional West African dish, for their family.

A Nobel Prize-winning author teams with her son for this lively ode to a day spent with Nana. Includes Toni Morrison's family fudge recipe. Full co...

When Mama's pregnancy draws attention away from Gia, she worries that the special bond they share will disappear forever once the baby is born.

"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 yea...

What do you do when an octopus captures Grandma? Put on your superhero cape and rescue her! Two stories in one from award-winning Afro-Latino artis...