Gumbo Joy

  • Interest Level: Grade 2 - Grade 5
  • Reading Level: Grade 2

A young girl learns of the cultural significance of the pot of gumbo she cooks with her father each Sunday.

It connects her with her culture, history, and heritage. As the aroma of gumbo fills the air, her father reminds her that “‘Gumbo is the smell of love.’” When family members arrive for the meal, it’s a joyful celebration of family, love, and culture.

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Interest Level Grade 2 - Grade 5
Reading Level Grade 2
Genre Picture Books
Category Diverse Books: #OwnVoices, Diverse Books: Race & Ethnicity, Diversity, SEL: D Relationship Skills, Social Emotional Learning
Copyright 2022
Publisher Planting People Growing Justice Press
Imprint Planting People Growing Justice Press
Language English
Number of Pages 28
Publication Date 2023-01-01
Text Type Fiction
BISACS JUV050000, JUV074000, JUV011010
Dewey [E]
Dimensions 9 x 11
Features Author/Illustrator biography, Original artwork, and Teaching Guides