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Hana is a biracial girl from both Black and Korean cultures. Because of the differences, she doesn't always get to see both sides of her family. But when her mother announces that the grandparents on both sides will be coming for dinner, Hana wants to cook the best meal for them. However, nothing feels right even though her parents tell her to go with her heart. In the end, she decides to combine both cultures to create a delicious meal that she hopes everyone will enjoy.

SEOUL FOOD features diverse characters as it brings two very different cultures together to form a happy family. Hana is a very relatable character who just wants to make the people she cares about happy and proud, just like any other child. Food has always been a great way to bring people together. Hana's idea is perfect since it comes from her heart while blending and celebrating both cultures. There's even a recipe for the kimchi gumbo in the back of the book for children to make with their parents which sounds like a tasty bonding moment.


Final Verdict: I would recommend this to children aged four and up who love cooking and those who come from biracial families. It's also a great way to introduce and teach children about how some people have different cultures and that's okay.