Niki Nakayama: A Chef's Tale in 13 Bites Multicultural Stories for Children the girls play amid the

the girls play amid the moving boxes until it’s time to say goodbye

All Nora wants is an unforgettable experience with her best friend

and eventually their own family bonds

Elodie never dreamed of a lavish palace or a handsome prince

" -- Ruby Bridges

Niki Nakayama: A Chef's Tale in 13 Bites Multicultural Stories for Children the girls play amid theLouisiana Young Readers' Choice Award Nominee! Niki Nakayama: A Chef's Tale in 13 Bites is a picture book biography that tells the story of the powerhouse female Japanese American chef and her rise to fame As a child and adult, Niki faced many naysayers in her pursuit of haute cuisine. Using the structure of a traditional kaiseki meal, the authors Debbi Michiko Florence and Jamie Michalak playfully detail Niki's hunger for success in thirteen "bites"