Sequoia Children’s Publishing

The Latin American festival is in town, and Quincy can’t wait to try some delicious dishes! Explore the festival with Quincy and learn about the cuisines of Mexico, Nicaragua, and Guatemala from the chefs who know them best. Gather recipes with this hungry foodie and bring the not-so-far-away flavors into your own kitchen through step-by-step instructions. Food brings the many tastes and traditions of the world across languages and borders--into your own home!

Mari Bolte is a Korean adoptee who loves cooking and trying out new recipes! Her favorite places are Asian markets and specialty grocery stores.

Mom and designer Alyx Douglas creates whimsical stories with the goal of introducing children to different cultures and their cuisines. She lives in Philadelphia where she enjoys going to locally owned restaurants featuring diverse and authentic flavors with her family.

Amber Gayle is a Southeast Asian illustrator in Ohio with a passion for bringing colorful and expressive characters to life. She is a children’s book illustrator and background artist.

Manuel Román-Lacayo is a Nicaraguan American cultural heritage expert who has visited nearly every country in the Americas as a researcher and consultant. Having lived in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Guatemala, he loves tortillas, gallo pinto, and champurradas. He lives in Pittsburgh with his wife, two sons, and a bunch of bicycles.