Cake Mix - by Mikki Hernandez

About the Book

When a young mixed-race girl named Remy encounters for the first time the intrusive question, "What are you?", it sends her on a journey towards self-acceptance. Feeling confused about where she belongs, she learns about ethnicity and what it means to be mixed by doing her favorite activity with her mother--baking a cake. Remy discovers being mixed is something to be proud of. When she returns to school, she shares with her classmates the importance and deliciousness of celebrating different backgrounds.

Book Synopsis

Cake Mix: Learning to Love All Your Ingredients - A Heartwarming Story About Identity, Diversity, and Self-Acceptance
When young Remy starts her first day at a new school, she's met with the question, "What are you?"--a moment that leaves her feeling unsure about where she belongs. As a mixed-race child, Remy begins to question her identity until a heartwarming baking lesson with her mother helps her understand the beauty of her diverse heritage. Just like a cake is made from many ingredients that come together perfectly, Remy realizes that every part of her background makes her special. With newfound confidence, she returns to school ready to share her story--and the joy of embracing different cultures--with her classmates.
Key Features:
- A Celebration of Identity & Heritage: A powerful and relatable story for children navigating questions about race, culture, and belonging.
- Encourages Confidence & Self-Love: Teaches kids to embrace their unique backgrounds with pride.
- Perfect for Classrooms & Families: A wonderful tool for sparking meaningful conversations about diversity and inclusivity.
Perfect for readers 5 to 8, this picture book is ideal for parents, educators, and caregivers looking to foster discussions about mixed-race identity, self-acceptance, and the richness of different cultures.

About the Author

Mikki Hernandez is an actress, voiceover artist, and writer. She attended UCLA earning a degree in Communications and works in film, television, and commercials. She is of mixed-race heritage and enjoys discussing culture and new perspectives on her blog MixedKids&Co. In her free time, she can be found dancing all night long or planning her next international trip. Mikki lives in Los Angeles. IG: @momikki Victoria Lewis is an Afro-Caribbean freelance artist. She currently attends Pratt Institute as an Illustration Major and is based in Maryland and New York. In her work, she takes a lot of inspiration from music, daily life, and dreams. Prior to art school, she was entirely self-taught and looked to Disney movies, cartoons, and anime, as well as all things whimsical for art style cues. In her free time, she enjoys dancing, listening to music, playing video games, and traveling. IG: @louieskittles