Ruby's Reunion Day Dinner (Angela Dalton, Jessica Southerland) pizza -Amanda Hesser and Merrill Stubbs

-Amanda Hesser and Merrill Stubbs

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Ruby's Reunion Day Dinner (Angela Dalton, Jessica Southerland) pizza -Amanda Hesser and Merrill StubbsThis joyful picture book taps into the rich African American tradition of family reunions, with delicious food at the heart of the celebration. Once a year, each of Rubys relatives prepares a special dish to share at their family reunion. Daddy calls it their signature dishand Ruby wants one of her own. She wanders through the bustling kitchen looking for inspiration. As she watches Pop Pops chicken sizzling in the skillet, Uncle G slicing onions, and