A mouth-watering picture book that celebrates the rich cultural diversity and culinary traditions of tamal-making across the Americas. Features an informative backmatter and activity created by collaborator, the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino!Join Liliana, Yasmany, Tomás, Eduardo, Isabela, and Valeria as they help their families prepare delicious tamales from Mexico, Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Ecuador, and Colombia! Each family has their own recipe for this special dish, but they all share ingredients, and come together for one big tamalada.
Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino, this is a delightful celebration of family, culture, and tamales.
On sale: August 18, 2026
Age: 4-8 years
Grade: Preschool - 3
Page count: 32 Pages
ISBN: 9780593482148
Silvia López is a Cuba native raised in Miami who has served as children's librarian at schools and public libraries for over three decades. She is also the author of
Uno Más, One More: A Latino Retelling of an Old Scottish Ballad;
Queen of Tejano Music: Selena;
Pacho Nacho, and several Little Golden Books. Siliva currently resides in Miami.
Mirelle Ortega is a Mexican artist based in Los Angeles, California. She's the author and illustrator of
Magic: Once Upon a Faraway Land, for which she received a Pura Belpré Illustration Honor and an International Latino Book Award medal, and
River of Mariposas. She has a love for storytelling and creating vibrant illustrations.
"The book thoughtfully celebrates the richness of the Latine diaspora....
Mouthwatering and informative." —
Kirkus Reviews
"While simple,
this story effectively educates readers on an important Latine tradition and celebrates the way this dish differs across cultures." —
School Library Journal
