  | Plate of hope : the inspiring story of Chef Jose Andres and World Central Kitchen Author: Frankel, Erin | |
| Price: $23.28 | ||
Summary:
A biography about chef Jose Andres, who, through his World Central Kitchen organization, is fulfilling a vision to feed people in need all over the world.
| Illustrator: | Escobar, Paola |
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: LG Reading Level: 3.50 Points: .5 Quiz: 554896 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (12/01/23)
Booklist (01/17/24)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 01/17/2024 Readers will be encouraged to think big and make connections between their dreams and the needs they encounter in this story of a Nobel Peace Prize–nominated chef. Both as a busy boy and a professional chef, José Andrés never accepted things as is. When he made paella in his Spanish hometown, “No es solo el arroz”—it wasn’t just rice. And when he was invited by a friend to help cook for Haitian earthquake victims, it wasn’t just a trip. Instead, it made cooking a way for Andrés to spread nourishment, with the tale ending with the chef's World Central Kitchen charity serving almost four million meals in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria. This optimistic, jaunty text can serve multiple needs: it’s a story of an immigrant making it in the U.S. and elsewhere; a tale of kindness and giving; and a look at how perseverance and hope can conquer tough obstacles. The colorful digital images of Andrés, his family, and his work sometimes show stilted expressions, but overall, this will be a fun addition to social-studies shelves. Simultaneously publishing in Spanish, un plato de esperanza. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
