Fresh Juice

Written & illustrated by Robert Liu-Trujillo

A quest for ginger leads to a community's heart.

3.9/5 Goodreads · 144 ratings

32 pages· 734 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Art's dad can't shake his cold, so Art sets out to make a healing juice. Missing ginger sends them on a journey through their neighborhood, leading to unexpected connections and a joyful gathering. Can a simple ingredient unite a community?

From the publisher

Storyline Online Selection 2024 - SAG-AFTRA Foundation / Storyline OnlineWhat makes a great juice that keeps everyone healthy? Art and his dad discover it takes carrots… collards… cayenne… and community!When Art’s father can’t get over a cold, Art knows exactly what his daddy needs: some delicious sick-fighting juice! After looking through the fridge and cupboards, they discover they’re missing a key ingredient–ginger. But finding some ginger will take them downtown, to the farmers’ market, to the food co-op, to the West African grocery… to an unexpected encounter that brings everyone together, and results in a tasty celebration. Author-illustrator Rob Liu-Trujillo’s warm and vibrant watercolor illustrations are a celebration of mixed families and the many individuals who help make a neighborhood feel like a community. Fresh Juice is a delightful, kid- and community-centered picture book that will leave you thirsty for more! Also available in Spanish as Jugo fresco!

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