Let Me Fix You a Plate - Hardcover

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.

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.

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 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

A Road‑Trip Feast — two kitchens, two cultures, two grandparent visits filled with meals made with love—banana pudding in the mountains, tostones in the sun!

Food as Family Magic — whether it’s blackberry jam on toast or arepas with queso, meals blend memory, belonging, and cultural pride.

Warm Art & Real Moments — expressive illustrations capture the cozy quirks, laughter, and sensory richness of a family traveling together.

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