Let Me Fix You a Plate — Elizabeth Lilly

Whether you're settling in for a heaping plate of Mamaw's banana pudding or Abuela's arepas and tostones, a good meal always brings family together.
 
A Charlotte Zolotow Honor Book
An ALSC Notable Children's Book

This tale of a family road trip highlights the author's joy in both her American and Colombian heritage, and captures all the warmth and love of her family's two distinct cultures.
 
Once a year, on a Friday night,
My family leaves the city
And drives hours and hours . . .

After a long drive to visit family -- whether in the mountains of rural West Virginia or the sticky heat of Florida -- what could be a better welcome than a homemade meal?
 
Inspired by Elizabeth Lilly's 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 home -- the kitchen -- and the treasures found when a family gathers to celebrate their culture, and one another. Joyous, bright, and mouth-watering, this celebration of family and our diverse, delicious traditions is sure to leave readers hungry for more!
 
A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year
A CCBC Choice