Fry Bread
Book description
Fry bread is food.
It is warm and delicious, piled high on a plate.
Fry bread is time.
It brings families together for meals and new memories.
Fry bread is nation.
It might look or taste different, but it is still shared by many, from coast to coast and beyond.…
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Why read it?
2 authors picked Fry Bread as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I wish Fry Bread was around when I was growing up! This book is absolutely touching and spoke to me in such a personal way.
Having Native American ancestry, but not knowing a lot about my family’s history has left me feeling disconnected from that part of my heritage. However, this story is such an immersive way to learn and connect with modern Indigenous culture while also learning American history that is not widely shared.
Through the story and author’s note, I really appreciate how the book honors the significance of the pillowy bread in such a simple yet engaging…
From Mikki's list on using food to celebrate diverse cultures.
Reading this picture book makes you hungry, makes you smile, and makes you ready to sit down and bite into some hot sizzling fry bread (maybe with a drizzle of honey or a scoop of ice cream). What a fun look into the world of Native American families. Fry bread is much more than something to eat. The author presents us with a new awareness: “fry bread is food… Fry bread is time… Fry bread is nation…is us… a celebration of traditional and modern….” Yes, what a delicious way to think about it – “fry bread is us.”
From Nancy's list on Native American celebrations today.
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