S Is for Soul Food - by Devon Blow (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

From black-eyed peas to mac n' cheese, the alphabet has never tasted this good. This ABC book is a joyful celebration of African American cuisine!

What's cooking when S is for Soul Food? Cornbread, collard greens, gumbo, and every dish that's been passed around the table for generations. Social justice artist Devon Blow introduces little readers to the foods at the heart of African American cuisine, one letter and one dish at a time.

From A to Z, each page pairs a letter with a dish kids will recognize from their own kitchens or can't wait to taste for the first time. Blow's bold, graphic art celebrates the Sunday dinners, the community, and the love that make up Soul Food - with a capital S! A handful of family recipes in the back invites readers to cook their way through the alphabet, too.

A loving introduction to Black food culture for the youngest readers.

Review Quotes

S Is for Soul Food is a plate of comfort food piled high. Devon Blow is masterful at making this book feel like being among friends and family at Sunday dinner. Nourishing and full of love.

---Nadia Fisher, Author/Illustrator of 'The Cookout'

"A beautiful celebration of The Culture, I hope Devon's book will find its way into children's libraries, schools, and daycare centers across the country. S is for Soul Food is bursting with love." --Austin Channing Brown, NYT bestselling author of I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness

About the Author

Devon Blow is an illustrator, writer and designer based in Los Angeles, California. Her work blends vibrant colors, bold designs, and meaningful narratives, focusing on uplifting marginalized communities and celebrating diversity. She is the author of You Deserve Flowers, Life's Best Bits and illustrator of Make Good Trouble. When she's not creating, Devon can be found indulging her love of books, collecting comic books, or savoring her favorite Mexican dishes.