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sparklelys's review
5.0
This could just as easily be called "Empanadas *from* Everyone" -- doesn't every culture have some form of dumpling or meat (or meatless) pastry? Hubs once had a coworker describe what I would call potstickers as "Chinese ravioli", and frankly, they're not wrong! I love how the community came together to share the secrets of their cultures' empanadas, samosas, patties, pierogies, & jiaozi. Food shared builds love and community.
manju_beth's review
5.0
Empanadas for Everyone shines a positive light on a community's diversity. That's what I strive for as a writer of children's books.
therainbowshelf's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
When her aunt is out volunteering at a food kitchen, Carina must collect the ingredients for their weekly empanadas herself. Along the way she makes neighborhood connections and notices how each culture she interacts with has its own empanada-like food. Extremely wholesome and sweet, with beautiful illustrations.
libscote's review
mmm food and how empanadas (or bread folded around meat and vegetables) are common in many cultures.
barberchicago_books's review
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.5
Loved this picture book that helps the reader understand - through empanadas and their cultural cousins - that we’re all the same and different, too.
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