# Let Me Fix You a Plate: A Tale of Two Kitchens - Hardcover

by **Elizabeth Lilly** (Author)

**Whether you're settling in for a heaping plate of Mamaw's banana pudding or Abuela's arepas and tostones, a good meal always brings family together.**

**A Charlotte Zolotow Honor Book**  
**An ALSC Notable Children's Book**

This tale of a family road trip highlights the author's joy in both her American and Colombian heritage, and captures all the warmth and love of her family's two distinct cultures.

_Once a year, on a Friday night,_  
_My family leaves the city_  
_And drives hours and hours . . ._

After a long drive to visit family--whether in the mountains of rural West Virginia or the sticky heat of Florida--what could be a better welcome than a homemade meal?

Inspired by Elizabeth Lilly's childhood vacations and the sense-memories of late-night journeys down the coast, _Let Me Fix You a Plate_ is a vivacious exploration of family traditions old and new-- from toast with homemade blueberry jam, to fresh orange juice and arepas with queso blanco, to midnight waffles at home.

Vivid illustrations explore the heart of the home--the kitchen--and the treasures found when a family gathers to celebrate their culture, and one another. Joyous, bright, and mouth-watering, this celebration of family and our diverse, delicious traditions is sure to leave readers hungry for more!

**A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year**  
**A CCBC Choice**

### Author Biography

Elizabeth Lilly is an author-illustrator, animator, and graphic designer. Elizabeth was a reading, doodling daydreamer in high school, and, unsure of her path, went to architecture school at Virginia Tech for college. Her debut picture book, _Geraldine_ received three starred reviews. She lives in Baltimore, Maryland.

**Number of Pages:** 40

**Dimensions:** 0.4 x 8.4 x 11.2 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** September 07, 2021

## Details

- **Price:** 18.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

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