Niki Nakayama: A Chef's Tale in 13 Bites Children's Mouse & Rodent Books and she finally understands that

and she finally understands that she doesn’t need to be cool to be noticed—she only needs to be herself

They killed my mother

this story is a warm exploration of a family and a community

Shelley Tougas and award-winning illustrator Sara Palacios' Mommy's New Friend is a gentle and uplifting tale about growing up

”―Tommy Orange

Niki Nakayama: A Chef's Tale in 13 Bites Children's Mouse & Rodent Books and she finally understands thatLouisiana 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"