A Plate of Hope

The Inspiring Story of Chef José Andrés

and World Central Kitchen

A TRUE TALE WITH

A CHERRY ON TOP

Random House Studio

pub. 2.13.2024

48 pages

Ages 4 - 8

Author: Erin Frankel

   Illustrator: Paola Escobar

Character: José Andrés

Overview:

"José Andrés’s love of cooking began as a young boy in Spain as he gathered the wood to make the fire that would cook the paella just right. José loved everything about it: the sizzling olive oil, the mounds of chopped vegetables, and the smell of saffron. When he left home, he realized he wanted to tell stories with food. And tell them he did, creating magic with the seeds of ripe tomatoes and pomegranates and cheese. His dreams grew until they were as big as the stars in the sky. He thought, No one should ever go hungry. I want to help feed the world-- and World Central Kitchen was born.

From the earthquake in Haiti to the war in Ukraine and the Covid pandemic, José and his team at World Central Kitchen have been at the frontlines, serving more than 200 million meals and counting, and bringing comfort and hope in the darkest times."

Tantalizing taste:

"No es solo el arroz.

A paella is so much more than just rice.

Especially if it is Sunday in Spain

And you are a boy and your name is

José Andrés

And you are gathering the wood

that will make the fire

That will cook the paella just right

That will feed a few ... or many.

ALL are welcome."

And something more: Erin Frankel in the Author's Note : "José Andrés was nominated for the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of his disaster relief efforts... As an immigrant, José thought the stars in the American flag represented possibility - the same possibility that stirred him in the historic words WE THE PEOPLE. José reminds us that together our stars shine brightly. Together, todo es posible.'