A Plate of Hope
The Inspiring Story of Chef José Andrés and World Central Kitchen

Name: A Plate of Hope
Brand: Dreamscape Media
Availability: InStock
Author: Erin Frankel
ISBN: 9781666653847

Author: Erin Frankel, Paola Escobar

Narrator: Luis Carlos De La Lombana

Unabridged: 14 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Dreamscape Media

Published: 02/13/2024

Categories: Children's Nonfiction, Biographical, Cooking & Food, Hispanic & Latino

Synopsis

José Andrés’s love of cooking began as a young boy in Spain as he gathered the wood to make the fire that would cook the paella just right. José loved everything about it: the sizzling olive oil, the mounds of chopped vegetables, and the smell of saffron. When he left home, he realized he wanted to tell stories with food. And tell them he did, creating magic with the seeds of ripe tomatoes and pomegranates and cheese. His dreams grew until they were as big as the stars in the sky. He thought No one should ever go hungry. I want to help feed the world—and World Central Kitchen was born. From the earthquake in Haiti to the war in Ukraine and the Covid pandemic, José and his team at World Central Kitchen have been at the frontlines, serving more than 200 million meals and counting, and bringing comfort and hope in the darkest times. With its lyrical text, this biography about a world-renowned humanitarian and chef is sure to inspire a new generation of community helpers.

About Erin Frankel

Erin Frankel is a children’s book author who loves telling stories of empathy and wonder. Her picture books include A Plate of Hope, Remembering Barkley, and the Weird! series. She enjoys visiting schools to talk to students about stories and kindness. She lives with her family in Pittsburgh, where she writes, teaches, and hopes.

About Paola Escobar

Paola Escobar is an illustrator who is passionate about telling stories of her own. Her work can be seen in SM Spain, Planeta, and other publications. The illustrator of Planting Stories, she has been drawing ever since she was little. She lives very happily with her husband and their dog in Bogotá, Colombia.

About Luis Carlos De La Lombana

Luis Carlos de La Lombana is an Earphones award-winning audiobook narrator. He also works as a voiceover artist, songwriter, playwright, producer, and television, film, and stage actor.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Caroline

Inspiring biography about a very cool but less-known figure. Jose Andres is a Nobel Prize nominated chef who has brought food around the world to people who need it. The text is uplifting, the illustrations are a little too digital, but the overall impact is felt. The scenes of busy kitchens (in all......more

Goodreads review by Barbara

This inspiring biography about a chef who loves food but also understands how much comfort a warm meal can bring covers Jose Andres' formative years and his establishment of the World Central Kitchen. The idea of providing food during natural disasters such as flooding, fire or hurricanes or during......more

Goodreads review by Jane

This book begins with Jose Andres as a child in Spain, helping stoke the fire beneath his father's paella. It traces his interest in food and cooking as he attends culinary school and works in restaurants, eventually volunteering at DC Central Kitchen, and then founding his own World Central Kitchen......more

Goodreads review by Susan

This is a lovely picture book about an inspiring man and his important mission to make sure people in need are fed. It's about more than just food, though, as the story mentions repeatedly—it's about helping people in crises feel seen, nourished, and loved. The words and illustrations are beautiful......more