Double the Story Time fun on Saturday, December 2, H&H Books’ last of the year! Local author Alyssa Reynoso-Morris will be joined by her friend and fellow children’s book author, Pat Tanumihardja, to read from their picture books celebrating the gathering power of the family meal.
Plátanos Are Love is a delicious picture book about the ways plantains shape Latinx culture, community, and family told through a young girl’s experiences in the kitchen with her Abuela.
In Ramen for Everyone, an adorable picture book for fans of Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao and Bilal Cooks Daal, Hiro aspires to make a bowl of ramen as delicious as his dad's--and runs into some surprises on his first attempt!
Update: We will be welcoming toy donations during Story Time! H&H is partnering with Unless Kids, a fun, sustainable and convenient membership-based toy buying platform designed for users to get the toys kids want and get rid of the toys they don’t, all in one easy solution. Representatives from Unless Kids will be on site to collect pre-loved toys. Please check out their website for guidance on the types of toys they will be accepting. The ideal age range is 2-10.
Author Bios
Alyssa Reynoso-Morris is a queer Afro-Latine/x Dominican and Puerto Rican storyteller. Her ability to weave compelling stories has opened many doors for her as an author, speaker, and resume writer. She is also a mother and community organizer. During the day she works with community members, non-profit organizations, and government officials to make the world a better place. Then she puts her writer’s hat on to craft heartfelt stories about home, family, food, and the fun places she has been. Alyssa was born and raised in The Bronx, New York, and currently lives in Philadelphia, PA with her partner and daughter. She is the author of Plátanos Are Love, The Bronx Is My Home, and Gloriana Presente: A First Day of School Book. She hopes you enjoy her stories.
Born in Jakarta and raised in Singapore, Patricia (Pat) Tanumihardja writes fun, heartwarming stories that often reflect her experiences growing up in Southeast Asia. Pat’s Chinese Indonesian parents encouraged her appetites for both delicious foods and good books, resulting in a writing career that spans both cookbooks and children’s books. Her debut picture book RAMEN FOR EVERYONE, an indie bookstore favorite and a JLG Gold Selection, was followed by JIMMY’S SHOES—THE STORY OF JIMMY CHOO, SHOEMAKER TO A PRINCESS, and THE SUGAR PLUM BAKERS—A TALE OF 12 HOLIDAY TREATS. Pat lives in Northern Virginia with her husband and son. You can find her on Twitter and Instagram: @ediblewords and online: https://ediblewords.com. Don’t be shy to hit her up for some favorite recipes, or share yours!