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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2019 · Est. 3 min read-aloud
Fry Bread
By Kevin Noble Maillard, Juana Martinez-Neal (Illustrator)
A poetic exploration of the significance of fry bread in Native American culture and identity.
4.4/5 Goodreads · 7,137 ratings
42 pages· 338 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In 'Fry Bread,' a modern Native American family finds connection and identity through a simple yet profound tradition. As fry bread sizzles, it becomes more than food—it's a bridge across time, uniting generations and cultures. This evocative tale, told in verse, celebrates the blend of old and new, inviting readers to explore the rich tapestry of heritage and community. What stories and memories will fry bread uncover?
From the publisher
Told in lively and powerful verse by debut author Kevin Noble Maillard, Fry Bread is an evocative depiction of a modern Native American family, vibrantly illustrated by Pura Belpre Award winner and Caldecott Honoree Juana Martinez-Neal.
Fry bread is food.
It is warm and delicious, piled high on a plate.
Fry bread is time.
It brings families together for meals and new memories.
Fry bread is nation.
It is shared by many, from coast to coast and beyond.
Fry bread is us.
It is a celebration of old and new, traditional and modern, similarity and difference.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 42
- Words
- 338
- Reading age
- 3–6
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- NPL
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~0.1
- F&P level
- ~A
Publication
- Published
- October 22, 2019
- Publisher
- Roaring Brook Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781626727465
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