Ruby\’s Reunion Day Dinner (Angela Dalton, Jessica Southerland)

This joyful picture book taps into the rich African American tradition of family reunions, with delicious food at the heart of the celebration.

Once a year, each of Rubys relatives prepares a special dish to share at their family reunion. Daddy calls it their signature dishand Ruby wants one of her own. She wanders through the bustling kitchen looking for inspiration. As she watches Pop-Pops chicken sizzling in the skillet, Uncle G slicing onions, and Auntie Billie cooking corn on the hot grill, she wonders if shes just too young to have a signature dish. Thats when she finds it the perfect solution!

Angela Daltons warm text is perfectly paired with Jestenia Southerlands beautiful art in this sweet picture book, filled with the tenderness and warmth of this multigenerational extended family and the food they share.