Cooking with Serenity, Gumbo's on the Menu
Published on 25. December 2025
Book
Hardback
54 pages
978-1-956911-36-7 (ISBN)
Description
Winner of the Jerry Craft Award, Cooking With Serenity: Gumbo's on the Menu is a heartwarming children's book that celebrates family, culture, and the joy of cooking together. When Serenity wakes up on "Gumbo Day," she joins her dad in the kitchen to prepare one of New Orleans' most beloved dishes. Through rich storytelling, colorful illustrations, and relatable family moments, children learn about traditions, ingredients, and the loving bond created when families cook as one.
This uplifting story encourages creativity, confidence, and curiosity in young readers while honoring the heritage behind gumbo and the warmth it brings to every gathering. Perfect for classrooms, family reading time, and cultural learning activities, "Cooking with Serenity" reminds children that food can connect generations, build memories, and strengthen love.
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Language
English
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 4 to 8 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 222 mm
Width: 221 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
378 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-956911-36-7 (9781956911367)
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Black Moms Reality Bookcase was born from Michelle Knight's passion for teaching through writing. Each book carries powerful messages that help children aged 3-12 navigate life's challenges while seeing themselves represented in literature. As an author and educator, she creates stories that serve as bridges to understanding, growth, and empowerment.Michelle Knight, founder of Black Moms Reality Bookcase LLC, is an Army veteran whose journey from military service to children's literature embodies resilience and purpose. With a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Science in Healthcare Administration, coupled with over 20 years in healthcare, Michelle brings a unique perspective to children's literature.Her motto, 'Reading reality is essential assisting our children today for a better tomorrow,' stems from her belief that life experience is the most valuable degree one can earn. Through her collection of multicultural children's books, she addresses real-life challenges while celebrating African American culture and inspiring young minds to dream big.¿¿¿¿