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Kyndle Serves Up History

Kyndle Serves Up History

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At Michelle Obama Academy, International Day is approaching, and for Kyndle, it's usually a day of celebration. But when his teacher asks the class to share their cultural food, Kyndle draws a blank. The delicious dishes he loves - savory-moist-crunchy salmon croquettes and flavorful collard greens - don't seem to have a clear country origin. This simple question ignites a personal quest for Kyndle, leading him on an unexpected journey into his family's history. Through conversations with his loving family, Kyndle discovers the profound historical significance embedded within the Soul Food he cherishes. He learns how the ingenuity and resilience of his ancestors shaped these dishes, connecting him to a powerful and often overlooked narrative. Kyndle's heartwarming exploration unravels the mystery behind Soul Food's unique place in American history. Ultimately, the lessons he learns about his heritage become the heart of his International Day speech, offering a moving and insightful perspective on culture, history, and the unifying power of food. Complete with discussion questions and Kyndle's favorite family recipes, this engaging story is a valuable resource for educators and a captivating read for middle-grade to young adult readers seeking a deeper understanding of American history and cultural identity.Kyndle Serves Up History: An International Day Soul Food Journey is an uplifting story, written to teach historical facts about Black cookery and instill pride in young African American readers while being inclusive of other cultures. The diversity of characters is appealing to multicultural and juvenile audiences, and is designed to be engaging and thought-provoking. This educational realistic fiction historical children's story has a ready-made audience in the school arena and would be a great adaptation for television.In Kyndle Serves Up History, it's International Day, and 12-year-old Kyndle has been told to write a speech about the food he is sharing for the event. As it turns out, he is the only student in his class who can't answer the assigned question: "What is the origin of the food you plan to share?" Jose is bringing Mexican food, Kumar is bringing Indian food, and Jan Akita is bringing Japanese food. When Kyndle says he's bringing Soul Food, he learns his friends don't know what that is, and Kyndle can't explain where it's from. While researching his assignment, Kyndle discovers that it sometimes "takes a village" to understand why things are as they are, and in this case, to get him the grade he desires. By discussing family, the past, slavery, and civil rights, his village will help him to understand the cultural origin and significance of the foods his family loves to eat.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
2
Number of Pages:
160
Release Date:
2025-05-22
Publication Date:
2025-05-23
Publisher:
Primedia eLaunch LLC
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN13:
9798897660421
Minimum Reading Age:
10
Maximum Reading Age:
18
Weight:
188 g
Height:
133 cm
Width:
203 cm
Thickness:
9 cm
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