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José Feeds the World: How a Famous Chef Feeds Millions of People in Need Around the World
- Subject
- Volunteering
- Age
- 3-5 years
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 40
- Publisher
- Duo Press LLC
- Size
- 15.5 cm × 22.9 cm
- ISBN
- 9781728279527
One chef. One plate of food. Millions of lives changed. An inspiring true story for young readers who want to make a difference.
When chef José Andrés sees disaster strike, he doesn't just watch—he shows up, ready to cook. From the smell of saffron and rice in his childhood kitchen in Spain, to the bustling kitchens of earthquake and hurricane relief zones, José has learned that food can be more than nourishment, it can be hope.
José Feeds the World tells the remarkable true story of how an award-winning chef became the founder of World Central Kitchen, serving over 200 million meals to people affected by natural disasters, pandemics, and war.
With David Unger's heartfelt, accessible storytelling and Marta Álvarez Miguéns' vibrant, mural-like illustrations, this multi-award-winning picture book invites children ages 4–8 to imagine how their own passions could change the world.
Parents, teachers, and librarians will love how it sparks meaningful conversations about kindness, resilience, and global citizenship. José Feeds the World is more than a biography—it's a celebration of compassion in action, a reminder that one person's talents can make a global impact, and an invitation for every child to see themselves as a changemaker.
Awards:
2024-2025 Texas Topaz Nonfiction Reading List
2024 EUREKA! Nonfiction Children's Book Awards Silver Honor
2024 Skipping Stones Honor Awards Winner, Multicultural and International Category
2025-2026 Land of Enchantment Book Award nominee, Coyote list
2026 Towner Award Nominee
2025 Missouri Dogwood Recommended Reading List
2025-2026 Chickadee Award Nominee
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What reviewers said
"Vivid illustrations that depict compelling scenes rendered in rich color add tone and nuance."
"Miguéns’s digital illustrations, one of which seems to nod at Sendak’s In the Night Kitchen, depict Andrés cooking and collaborating around the world, including during Covid and in 2022 Ukraine."
"Food can truly save the world! ...[E]specially beautiful."
"Readers will be inspired by Andrés’ boots-on-the-ground commitment to others’ well-being [and] the warmth and comfort a good, home-cooked meal can bring."
"Children [...] want to hear about doing good work in the world or sharing their passions."
2024 Skipping Stones Honor Awards Winner, Multicultural and International Category
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