Today I’m shining the spotlight on
Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story
Told in lively and powerful verse by debut author Kevin Noble Maillard, Fry Bread is an evocative depiction of a modern Native American family, vibrantly illustrated by Pura Belpre Award winner Juana Martinez-Neal.
Fry bread is food.
It is warm and delicious, piled high on a plate.Fry bread is time.
It brings families together for meals and new memories.Fry bread is nation.
It is shared by many, from coast to coast and beyond.Fry bread is us.
It is a celebration of old and new, traditional and modern, similarity and difference.
One of the most important parts of this book, to me, is the extensive back matter in Kevin’s author’s note that provides context and around Native history in this country. It is a valuable material for educators who do any teaching around Indigenous peoples, Nations, and U.S. history.
“Food Brings Families Together in Fry Bread“ NPR
Fry Bread: A Tribute to Family and Tradition | An Interview with Kevin Noble Maillard School Library Journal
Meet-the-Author Recording with Kevin Noble Maillard TeachingBooks.net
Q & A with Kevin Noble Maillard and Juana Martinez-Neal Publishers Weekly
Fry Bread as More Than Food Wisconsin Public Radio
Q&A with Kevin and Juana Bartography
Native Voices: Kevin Noble Maillard on Writing Fry Bread Cynsations
Cover Reveal Interview Mr. Schu’s Watch. Connect. Read.
Kevin Noble Maillard and Juana Martinez-Neal The Children’s Book Podcast
Fry Bread: A Group Review Indigo’s Bookshelf: Voices of Native Youth
Native Children Will Be Seen in Fry Bread Indian Country Today
Publishers’ Preview: Debut Authors: Five Questions for Kevin Noble Maillard Horn Book
a goal to read aloud a picture book every day of the school year, at any grade,
inspired by Donalyn Miller’s #bookaday.
