The Sacramento Public Library, ABC10 and Fortune School have come together to bring you "10 Books to Read." The following are the selections for November 2019.
No Small Potatoes - Tonya Bolden
The life of Junius G. Groves, a sharecropper in Kansas who grew a modest potato farm into a potato kingdom. CHECK THIS BOOK OUT NOW at the Sacramento Public Library.
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs - Judi Barrett
Life is delicious in the town of Chewandswallow where it rains soup and snows mashed potatoes-- until the weather takes a turn for the worse. CHECK THIS BOOK OUT NOW at the Sacramento Public Library.
In My Momma’s Kitchen - Jerdine Nolen
A child describes the family events, like making apple butter and having relatives visit, that center around Momma's kitchen. CHECK THIS BOOK OUT NOW at the Sacramento Public Library.
Strange Birds - Celia C. Pérez
After Ofelia, Aster, Cat, and Lane fail to persuade a local girls club to change an outdated tradition, they form an alternative group that shakes up their sleepy Florida town. CHECK THIS BOOK OUT NOW at the Sacramento Public Library.
The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs - America’s Test Kitchen
Shares recipes for young cooks of all skill levels, along with step-by-step photographs of tips and techniques. CHECK THIS BOOK OUT NOW at the Sacramento Public Library.
Bilal Cooks Daal - Aisha Saeed
Bilal and his father invite his friends to help make his favorite dish, daal, then all must wait patiently for it to be done. CHECK THIS BOOK OUT NOW at the Sacramento Public Library.
Cora Cooks Pancit - Dorina Lazo Gilmore
When all her older siblings are away, Cora's mother finally lets her help make pancit, a Filipino noodle dish. Includes recipe for pancit. CHECK THIS BOOK OUT NOW at the Sacramento Public Library.
Pie in the Sky - Remy Lai
Knowing very little English, eleven-year-old Jingwen feels like an alien when his family immigrates to Australia, but copes with loneliness and the loss of his father by baking elaborate cakes. CHECK THIS BOOK OUT NOW at the Sacramento Public Library.
President of the Whole Fifth Grade - Sherri Winston
To gain leadership skills needed to run a cupcake-baking empire, Brianna runs for president of the fifth grade. CHECK THIS BOOK OUT NOW at the Sacramento Public Library.
With the Fire On High - Elizabeth Acevedo
Teen mother Emoni Santiago struggles with the challenges of finishing high school and her dream of working as a chef. CHECK THIS BOOK OUT NOW at the Sacramento Public Library.
