25. Alyssa Reynoso Morris Plantains Bring Families Together

In her picture book "Plátanos Are Love", Alyssa Reynoso Morris chats about her family plátanos recipes and the importance of plantains to her African ancestors. By cooking plantains with her grandma, the young protagonist learns to appreciate her family history in this intergenerational tale of comida y familia. Plátanos are the connection between family and ancestors. By the end, you will be so hungry you need to make the recipes at the back of the book. Purchase a copy of the book at NicaGal.com and click Nuestra Tienda.