Sandor Katz and the Tiny Wild

Sandor Katz (SK) leaves his old life behind to learn about fermentation! I really like reading about people who embrace 'second acts' - people who turn what could have a negative impact on their life into something positive. SK did just that - and now he is passing on his knowledge on to others. A g......more

This is a brightly illustrated children's book that introduces kids to Wild Fermentation guru Sandor Katz. They find out about his history in NYC and his HIV diagnosis in 1991, when he moved to an off-grid regenerative compound in Tennessee with other LGBTQ folks, eventually taking up fermentation t......more

Delightful biography of a crusader for fermented food with perfect, funky illustrations by Julie Wilson. Kids will love to learn about the tiny wild - microbes - and all they can do for our health, the fun to be had fermenting food - it's easy! - and the invitation and instructions for making kraut-......more

I was so excited to happen upon this as I was shelving at work, and then I was double excited to read it once I saw that the authors are going to be at ALA this year doing a couple of panels! I think they did a great job of covering Katz's life and legacy, and I particularly appreciated the straight......more