Are you looking for a curated summer reading list that celebrates diversity, inclusivity and intersecting identities? The We Are Kid Lit Collective selects books by and about BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color), with attention to their intersecting identities. Chosen books are thoroughly selected, discussed, and vetted by two or more members to select stories that are free of biases and microaggressions.
2024 We Are Kid Lit Collective members: Sam Bloom, Edith Campbell, Ariana Sani Hussain, Sujei Lugo Vázquez, and Lyn Miller-Lachmann.
This year, we’re asking our supporters to visit LoudMouth Books to purchase books for homes and libraries. Loudmouth Books, located in Indianapolis, IN is a s a queer, Black woman-owned independent bookstore. Its founder, Leah Johnson, like us, works to uplift marginalized voices. Visit her shop if you’re in Indianapolis, or visit her Bookshop site to shop online.
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PICTURE BOOKS
Addasi, Maha; illustrated by Ned Gannon. Time to Pray. (Boyds Mills, 2010). English/Arabic.
When Yasmin visits her grandmother in the Middle East, she is surprised the first time she hears the muezzin’s call to prayer. Told in Arabic and English, this is a story of one Muslim child’s growing awareness of the five daily prayers.
Azaad, Dezh; illustrated by Nan Cao. The Carpet: An Afghan Family Story. (Abrams, 2023). English.
A carpet becomes a place that provides special status to an Afghan refugee child and their family. Here, they’re connected to comfort, food, culture, home, and love. The carpet centers and grounds them amidst trauma and displacement.
Che, Cathy Linh and Kyle Lucia Wu; illustrated by Kavita Ramchandran. An Asian American A to Z: A Children’s Guide to Our History. (Haymarket, 2023). English.
This colorful book delivers and alphabetical presentation of facts and details about Asian American history. By incorporating other races and identities along the way, the book reminds us that Asian American history is U.S. history.
Chowdhury, Radhiah; illustrated by Lavanya Naidu. The Katha Chest.(Salaam Reads, 2022). English.
A young Bangladeshi girl enjoys studying the patterns and stories woven into the kathas, or traditional light quilts, that are passed down by the women in her family.
Goldsaito, Katrina; illustrated by Julia Kuo. The Sound of Silence. (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2016). English.
Yoshio loves the noisy-ness of his home city, Tokyo. A chance encounter with a street musician leads the boy to contemplate the joy of silence.
Goodluck, Laurel; illustrated by Jonathan Nelson. Forever Cousins. (Charlesbridge, 2022). English.
Amanda and Kara are cousins, best friends, and constant companions, until Kara’s family moves away. After so much time apart, will things be different when the two are finally reunited? Two author’s notes extend this story of Native family bonds that remain strong despite long distances.
Gould, Loretta; translated by Lindsay R. Marshall and Bernie Francis. Counting in Mi’kmaw/Mawkiljemk Mi’kmawktuk. (Nimbus Publishing, 2018). English/ Mi’kmaw.
This bilingual counting book helps babies to learn to count in Mi’kmaw and English. Mi’kmaw culture and tradition is embedded into the images and text. Gould’s artwork is stunning.
Hammond, Tiffany; illustrated by Kate Cosgrove. A Day With No Words. (Wheat Penny Press, 2023). English.
A Black, autistic child goes to the park with his mother. Rather than speaking verbally, he uses a tablet to communicate. Some people don’t realize that he understands perfectly what they’re saying, and his perspective comes through clearly in his poetic first-person narrative.
Harrison, Vashti. Big. (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2023). English.
This little Black girl doesn’t think she’s too big for anything, even though everyone else seems to think so. They really make her feel bad. Let’s watch her come to realize she’s just fine exactly how she is.
Johnson, Angela; illustrated by James E. Ransome. Do Like Kyla. (Scholastic, 1990). English.
One cold winter mornging. a young Black girl wakes at the same time her older sister, Kayla. She tries to spend the day just like Kayla, from braiding her hair to petting the dog, and then pouring honey on her oatmeal. The two girls venture out in the snow to walk to neighborhood store, and the the little girl widens her gait to walk in her sister’s footsteps.
Lester, Julius; illustrated by Karen Barbour. Let’s Talk About Race. (HarperCollins, 2005). English.
In Let’s Talk About Race, Lester shares a bit of his personal history with readers while also reminding us of our common humanity. Barbour’s bold and imaginative artwork engages readers by attracting them to the story. Julius Lester was an iconic African American author.
Macias, Maryann Jacob; illustrated by Alea Marley. Téo’s Tutu. (Dial Books for Young Readers, 2021). English.
Téo loves to dance, but he feels uncomfortable with the stares he gets for wearing a tutu. As he gets ready for the big performance, will Téo stay true to himself, or wear pants and a shirt like the other boys?
Moushabeck, Hannah; illustrated by Reem Madooh. Homeland: My Father Dreams of Palestine. (Chronicle Books, 2023). English.
Three sisters listen to their father’s stories of his childhood visits to Palestine in this autobiographical story. Vivid descriptions and illustrations of the multicultural Old City of Jerusalem and decor in the family home–including the key to the old family home in Palestine–paint beauty, love, and longing for a homeland the family hopes to one day be permitted to return.
Neal, Trinity and DeShanna; illustrated by Art Twink. My Rainbow. (Kokila, 2020). English.
Trinity, a Black autistic trans girl, wants long hair like her dolls, but growing new hair is itchy and uncomfortable. Fortunately, her family has a plan: a beautiful rainbow wig for beautiful rainbow Trinity!
Norman, Lissette; illustrated by Sara Palacios; translated by Kianny N. Antigua. Los Plátanos van con todo / Plátanos Go with Everything. (HarperCollins, 2023). English/Spanish.
This celebration of Dominican American culture and community shows that plátanos, or plantains, really do go with everything!
Rodriguez, Patty and Ariana Stein; illustrated by Citlali Reyes. The Life of/La vida de Basquiat. (Lil’ Libros, 2021). English/Spanish.
This board book acts as a short and simple introduction to the life and work of African American artist, Jean-Michel Basquiat for very young readers.
Shamsi, Shirin; illustrated by Tarun Lak. The Moon from Dehradun: A Story of Partition. (Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2022). English.
This picture book depicts the 1947 Partition of India and Pakistan, and the resulting forced migration from a child’s perspective. Azra and her family must leave behind their generational home, but to make it worse, Azra forgets her beloved doll, Gurya. Wondering how she will adjust to resettlement without Gurya, the narrative comes full circle with poignant empathy, resilience, and hope.
Shanty, Angela; illustrated by Alison Hawkins. The Noisy Classroom. (West Margin Press, 2020). English.
A young girl has watched Mrs. Johnson’s class all year and she’s sure that she’d rather move to Antarctica than be in that class. As luck would have it, the young girl ends up assigned to Mrs. Johnson’s class, and sure enough, the girl is just not thrilled with the loud singing, endless counting games, and cleaning. When will they learn anything?!
Sorrell, Traci; illustrated by Arigon Starr. Contenders: Two Native Baseball Players, One World Series. (Kokila, 2023). English.
When Philadelphia Athletics’ pitcher Charles Bender (Ojibwe) squared up against New York Giants’ catcher John Meyers (Cahuilla) in 1911, they became the first Native players to face one another in a World Series. This nonfiction picture book connects the two players’ experiences to modern sports’ inability to drop stereotypical Native mascots.
Theodore, Adrea; illustrated by Erin K. Robinson. A History of Me. (Neal Porter Books/Holiday House, 2022). English.
As the only Black student in class, a young girl feels uncomfortable when on the receiving end of various microaggressions. Bold, colorful images and a poetic text augment this story of the child’s burgeoning Black pride and empowerment.
Young, Ed. Beyond the Great Mountains: a visual poem about China. (Chronicle Books, 2005). English.
A marvelous piece of book-making from award-winning Chinese American artist Ed Young, who passed away on September 29, 2023. This book marries a spare text with beautifully textured paper collage to create a “visual poem” of his birthplace, China.
CHAPTER BOOKS/EARLY READERS
Alikhan, Salima; illustrated by Atieh Sohrabi. Soraya and the Mermaid (Soraya series). (Reycraft Books, 2020). English.
Iranian American third grader Soraya dreams of being a cartoonist, but living in her fantasy world makes it hard to connect with her classmates–until a trip to the aquarium and an encounter with a trapped mermaid shows that mermaids are real, and working with others for a common goal is the best way to make new friends.
Arihhonni, David. Who Will Win. (Holiday House, 2023). English with Kanien’keha.
With simple text and images, this early reader, based on a traditional Haudenosaunee tale, features a race between a fast moving bear and a quick-witted turtle.
Avery, Bryan Patrick; illustrated by Arief Putra. Mordecai’s Magic (Mr. Grizzly’s Class series). (Picture Window Books, 2022). English.
New student Mordecai needs to make a poster highlighting his talents. Though he thinks that he only has one, his talent for magic, an impromptu cancellation of a magician’s performance allows Mordecai to show his many other talents to the whole school.
Bolling, Valerie; illustrated by Kai Robinson. The Gray Day (Rainbow Days series). (Scholastic, 2023). English.
Zoya loves to make art with her puppy Coco. But an outdoor art excursion turns to rainy gray, ruining their sunshiny painting and bringing them back indoors. Remembering that gray is a combination of black and white, Zoya reframes the dreary weather into things that she loves that are black, white, and gray while adding her own colorful twist.
Gaston, Stephanie; illustrated by Katie Crumpton. Sea, Sand and Sun (Luca and Lucky Adventures series). (A Dolphin Book, Seahorse Publishing, 2022). English.
On a sunny day at the beach with his mom, Luca and his dog Lucky swim, play, and build sandcastles. But when Luca’s sandcastle gets knocked down, he thinks on what he can do to build a new and improved one. Can he and Lucky do it?
Grant, Shauna J. Mimi and the Boo-Hoo Blahs (Mimi series). (Scholastic/Graphix, 2023). English.
One morning, Mimi wakes up with the Blahs. How can she get rid of them? With the help of her friends, Mimi learns that facing hard emotions is usually better than avoiding them.
Heuer, Lourdes; illustrated by Marissa Valdez. Esme’s Birthday Conga Line. (Tundra, 2022). English.
It’s Esme’s birthday, and Mimi and Pipo have given her a guitar. She plans to play at her birthday party, only there is no party planned… yet. Esme will problem-solve and plan this party with a lot of help from her neighbors and her cat, El Toro.
Khan, Hena; illustrated by Wastana Haikal. Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun (Zara’s Rules series). (Salaam Reads, 2022). English.
When a new family moves in across the street, Zara is a bit put off by the way the neighborhood dynamics change. While looking at the Guinness Book of World Records, Zara develops a plan: maybe if she breaks a Guinness World Record, the kids from her street will go back to following Zara’s lead?
Kim, Carol; illustrated by Ahya Kim. Project Earth (Jina Jeong series). (Picture Window Books, 2024). English.
Korean American Jina Jeong always has the best of intentions. After learning about how climate change affects polar bears, Jina springs into action, unplugging all the devices at home to reduce energy… without telling her parents. Discussions with her parents, teacher, and a new friend lead to sustainable ideas for change that can still make an impact on protecting the environment.
Mora, Pat; illustrated by Maribel Suárez. Wiggling Pockets/Los bolsillos saltarines (My Family/Mi familia series). (Rayo/HarperCollins, 2009). English/Spanish.
Gathering together in the kitchen, Danny’s family is surprised when he comes inside with pockets full of wiggling, hoppy surprises in this fun bilingual book.
Ransome, James E. New Red Bike. (Holiday House, 2011). English.
Tom loves his new red bike, but when he knocks on Sam’s door, Tom turns around to find his bike is missing! Simple text and uncluttered spreads help support emerging readers.
Rhuday-Perkovich, Olugbemisola. Makeda Makes a Birthday Treat (Makeda Makes series). (Balzer +Bray, 2023). English.
Makeda and her family enjoy sharing back-home stories and special treats. For her birthday this year, Makeda wants to share coconut drops, something her family really enjoys eating. She hopes her classmates like them, too!
Smith, Elliott; illustrated by Subi Bosa. Bo and the Poetry Lesson (Bo at the Buzz series). (Lerner, 2023). English.
Bo has no idea how to write a poem until Darius gives him a quick lesson at the barber shop. Bo learns that poetry and music go hand in hand.
Stark, Andrew; illustrated by Emily Faith Johnson. Liam and the Pigeon (Liam Kingbird’s Kingdom series). (Picture Window Books, 2023). English.
Ojibwa Liam Kingbird speaks two languages, loves to draw, has a cleft lip, is a good thinker, and loves animals. Finding an injured pigeon, Liam and his mother take the bird to the nature center, where Liam learns the importance of care, respect, and responsibility for all creatures and nature as a whole.
Thomas, Joyce Carol; illustrated by Floyd Cooper. Brown Honey in Broomwheat Tea. (HarperCollins, 1993). English.
The first of several collaborations between the poet and artist. This lovely collection celebrates a Black family through Thomas’s sensitive, empowering verse and Cooper’s luminous illustrations.
Torres, Jennifer; illustrated by Gladys Jose. Skateboard Star (Catalina Incognito series). (Aladdin, 2022). English.
In this fourth volume of the series, Mexican American Catalina Castaneda’s sister, Coco, is competing in the Valle Grande Games skateboarding competition. Having outgrown her lucky flannel, Coco has lost the confidence and courage to win. Can Catalina’s encouragement and alterations using her magical sewing kit help Coco get her mojo back?
Unigwe, Chika; illustrated by Chinyere Okoroafor. Obioma Plays Football. (Cassava Republic, 2023). English.
Obioma is the best soccer player on her school’s team. But no one in her new school thinks a girl in a wheelchair can play football. Also available in an Igbo language version, this story is a winner.
MIDDLE GRADE BOOKS
Clayton, Dhonielle. The Marvellers (The Conjurverse Book 1). (Henry Holt & Co., 2022). English; Spanish.
Ella Durand is the first Conjurer to integrate the Marveller’s Arcanum Training Academy. She finds their magic to be as similar to her own as it is different, while her classmates just find her different. Suspicion and intrigue grow when criminals escape and one of the school’s teachers disappears. Ella’s classmates assume her to by guilty, but Ella works to prove them wrong.
Craft, Aimée; illustrated by Luke Swinson. Treaty Words: For As Long As the Rivers Flow. (Annick Press, 2021). English.
A short story in a smaller format, this book follows an Anishinaabe grandfather and granddaughter. They spend time near the river discussing the relationship between earth, nature, and humans.
Edelman, Claudia Romo & J. Gia Loving; illustrated by Cheyne Gallarde. Sylvia Rivera (Hispanic Star series). (Roaring Brook Press, 2023). English; Spanish.
This biography of Rivera, an activist and sex worker, highlights the many ways she showed up for her trans community during a seminal time in the American Gay Rights Movement. Includes important and age-appropriate discussions on transphobia, racism, and classism within LGBTQIA+ spaces and communities.
Haynes, Clarence A.; created by Jennifer Sabin; introduction by David Ikard. The Legacy of Jim Crow (True History series).(Penguin Workshop, 2022). English.
Haynes offers a solid introduction to the systemic legacy of Jim Crow. Readers come to understand how anti-Blackness was incorporated into all facets of U.S. society. Each chapter begins by highlighting famous Black people, showing the roadblocks of Jim Crow they met, and describing how they sitll managed to build a successful career.
Hohn, Nadia (editor); illustrated by Roze Nozari. The Antiracist Kitchen: 21 Stories (and Recipes). (Orca Books, 2023). English.
Hohn blends recipes and stories from a diverse collection of authors and illustrators into this collection that feels like a visit with community members. Conversations are sparked about topics such as racial justice and intergenerational solidarities. Contributors’ biographies and a glossary are appended.
Jones-Quartey, Ofosu; illustrated by Ndubisi Okoye. Love Your Amazing Self: Joyful Verses for Young Voices. (Storey Publishing, 2022). English.
From loving yourself to having fun, this collection of mindful verses encourages readers to learn, take pauses, and embrace kindness, acceptance, and solidarities.
Kassis, Reem; illustrated by Noha Eilouti. We Are Palestinian: A Celebration of Culture and Tradition. (Crocodile Books, 2023). English.
Palestinian author Kassis and Palestinian Canadian illustrator Eilouti celebrate Palestinian heritage and culture in this vibrant book. Divided into seven sections–geography, cultural symbols, major figures, agriculture, cuisine, performing arts, and history and religion–and covering everything from tatreez embroidery to Dabke folk dancing, the book also profiles Palestinian intellectuals like poet, Mahmoud Darwish and scholar, Edward Said.
King, Thomas; illustrated by Natasha Donovan. Borders. (Little Brown Ink, 2021). English.
A young Blackfoot boy and his mom plan to go visit his sister in Salt Lake City, Utah. They make it to the land between the U.S. and Canada but, when they try to enter either country, they are asked to declare their citizenship, which is Blackfoot. The guards, unaware of treaties between the tribes and the countries, will not let the boy and his mother visit their sister.
LaPensée, Elizabeth; illustrated by KC Oster; translated by Aarin Dokum. Rabbit Chase. (Annick Press, 2022). English with Anishinaabemowin.
In this retelling of Alice in Wonderland, non-binary Anishinaabe middle-schooler Aimée gets lost while on a class trip to offer gifts to Paayehnsag, the water spirits known to protect the land. Distracted by a white rabbit, Aimée enters an alternate dimension populated by traditional Anishinaabe figures, and must help Trickster hunt dark water spirits to find their way back home.
Liu-Trujillo, Robert. Art of Rob. (Come Bien Books, 2022). English.
This unique sketchbook provides a glimpse into the doodles, drawings and paintings of author, illustrator and artist Robert Liu-Trujillo. Short stories, lettering, and how-to-draw activities are included in this art book that also highlights images of BIPOC peoples throughout history.
Nimr, Sonia; translated by M. Lynx Qualey. Thunderbird Book One (Emerging Voices From the Middle East series). (Center for Middle Eastern Studies UT Austin, 2022). English.
Noor, an orphaned young Palestinian girl, lives with her uncle and his family. They might be more accepting of her if they didn’t think she was starting so many fires, which seem to mysteriously happen around her a lot. But Noor’s life changes when she realizes she’s being called on to save the world. Noor, accompanied by a djinn cat, travels through time to gather magical feathers to complete her task; along the way, she learns a little Palestinian history.
Roselló, Jarod. Red Panda & Moon Bear. (Top Shelf Productions, 2019). English; Spanish.
Two Cuban American siblings, through their alter egos Red Panda and Moon Bear, embark on a series of adventures to save the day and their South Florida town.
Vargas, Rodrigo; illustrated by Coni Yovaniniz. The Do-Over (Do-Over series). (Clarion Books, 2023). English.
Peruvian American Mariana Gutiérrez moves from California to Ohio after her mother’s death. Despite being close to extended family, she feels anxious about starting anew and making friends. But classmates Zoe and Everly seem promising; they even start up a hairstyling business together, True Colors. But can they navigate bumps in the road to success in business, friendship, and family?
YOUNG ADULT BOOKS
Bevacqua, Michael Lujan, Jack Lujan Bevacqua, and Jeremy Lujan Bevacqua; illustrated by Jack Lujan Bevacqua; story by Ed Alvarez. Roque. (The Guam Bus, 2016). English with Chamorro.
Roque Babauta is a fictional Chamorro basketball player. His exceptional skills take him from Guam to mainland US, where he plays in the National Basketball Association. As Roque’s star rises, he remains true to his homeland and his political convictions, realizing that he must use his large platform to share his voice. But though Roque works to be true to his beliefs, not everyone is ready for such honesty.
Eunnie. If You’ll Have Me. (Viking Books for Young Readers, 2023). English.
Shy and trusting Momo has never had a girlfriend. When she meets PG, Momo cannot help but be drawn to her, despite their vastly different personalities and PG’s reputation as a player. As friendship turns to romance, the two must navigate messy pasts to ultimately learn and grow their relationship in healthy communication and love.
Gao, Laura. Messy Roots: A Graphic Memoir of a Wuhanese American. (Balzer+Bray, 2022). English.
Gao’s autobiographical debut follows the artist as she confronts racism and homophobia in her mostly white Texas hometown, but faces both issues with humor (and plenty of White Rabbit candy).
Jackson, Sharna; Dr. Zoé Whitley, consultant. Black Artists Shaping the World. (Thames & Hudson, 2021). English.
A collection of biographies, art, and works of Black diasporic artists spanning from painters, photographers, ceramists, and installation creators.
Jaigirdar, Adiba. Hani and Ishu’s Guide to Fake Dating. (Page Street, 2021). English.
When Bangladeshi Irish and Muslim Hani comes out to her friends as bisexual, their skepticism leads Hani to say she is dating Bengali and Indian Irish Ishu, one of the few other brown girls at school. Ishu agrees to the fake dating plan on the condition that Hani help Ishu become Head Girl at their mostly white school. But what neither girl counted on was actually developing feelings for each other!
Keene, Adrienne; illustrated by Ciara Sana. Notable Native People: 50 Indigenous Leaders, Dreamers, and Changemakers from Past and Present. (Ten Speed Press, 2021). English.
This biography collection, featuring striking and colorful illustrations, features a variety of Indigenous people from throughout the United States, many with intersecting identities.
Khalilieh, Jackie. Something More. (Tundra, 2023). English.
A week after receiving her autism diagnosis, Palestinian Canadian teenager Jessie Kassis starts high school. Jessie has always been pretty much a loner, but she finds that this new setting makes friendships and love interests a whole new type of challenge. She finds her talents in Drama Club.
Martinez, Xiuhtezcatl; illustrated by Ashly Lukashevsky. Imaginary Borders (Pocket Change Collective series). (Penguin Workshop, 2020). English.
In this volume of the series, Indigenous Mexica environmental activist and hip-hop artist Xiuhtezcatl Martinez discusses his early activism, work as Youth Director of the Earth Guardians, the history and politics around climate change and how it disproportionately impacts communities of color, and a reimagined intersectional call to action towards making change for all.
Oh, Axie. XOXO. (HarperTeen, 2021). English; Spanish.
Jenny, a Korean American high school senior, has devoted her life to her cello. But this singular focus has left her seeming a bit dull. When her grandmother’s poor health takes her to Korea, Jenny stumbles into the world of K-pop, and she’s open to friends, love, and even new forms of creative expression. Her life seems so much brighter!
Pham, Thien. Family Style: Memories of an American from Vietnam. (First Second, 2023). English.
Pham, whose family escaped war-torn Vietnam when he was 5 years old, uses food as a catalyst to share memories from his childhood. This graphic memoir is told in a clear-eyed style that plays off the nostalgic comic art.
Woodfolk, Ashley. Nothing Burns As Bright As You. (Versify, 2022). English.
The fires that two unnamed Black girls start one fateful day are a metaphor for their tumultuous two-year relationship that is at once close friendship, romance, and rivalry. The relationship portrayed in this verse novel is both necessary to them and toxic as they struggle with mental health issues and defy the racism and constraints in their lives.
Ying, Victoria. Hungry Ghost. (First Second, 2023). English; French.
Val, Chinese American, lives her young life with a mother who tells her to “just taste” food but not actually eat it. Val really does try to be a good daughter and do as her mother suggests. But her secret, that she makes herself vomit after eating so as not to gain weight, is becoming too much for Val to carry alone.
ADULT CROSSOVER
Badtiya, Suraj; translated by Louis Walch. “Gujji.” (Words Without Borders: The Home for International Literature, 1 October 2018). English. wordswithoutborders.org/read/article/2018-10/october-2018-dalit-writing-gujji-suraj-badtiya-john-vater/.
This short story about oppression and identity is set in India. Ramdas, a Dalit, faces bullying, taunting, and seemingly few possibilities for his future, so he decides to go to college overseas in hopes of a better future. Even though the discrimination still follows him, Ramdas is able to build a successful career with a huge international company.
Brown, Echo. “There Are No Promised Lands.” (TEDx Talks; TEDxSoMa, 18 July 2017). English. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6btZBhJWofs.
Writer, storyteller, and performer Echo Brown, who passed away on September 16, 2023, here delivers a TEDx Talk on seeking a place of belonging as a Black woman. Despite the realities of systemic and global racism, Brown speaks about how we can move beyond white liberal inner peace to be agents of change, moving towards the possibility of radical inclusion.
Delliquanti, Blue; with Soleil Ho. Meal. (Iron Circus Comics, 2018). English.
Yarrow moves to the Twin Cities in hopes of cooking at a new restaurant specializing in entomophagy, or the eating of bugs. But will Chanda, who is running the restaurant, give Yarrow a chance to prove herself?
Yuzaki, Sakaomi; translated by Calem David Cook and lettering by Phil Christie. She Loves to Cook, and She Loves to Eat Vol. 1 (She Loves to Cook and She Loves to Eat series). (Yen Press, 2022). English.
Nomoto enjoys cooking to de-stress but, does not eat very much. After discovering that her neighbor Kasuga loves to eat, the two women strike up a friendship. They find comfort and peace in each other others’ presence, and the delicious food they share away from the outside world, with its patriarchal and familial pressures. Their relationship slowly and quietly blossoms into romance.
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