NACHO'S NACHOS
The Story Behind the
World's Favorite Snack
by
Sandra Nickel
Illustrated by
Oliver Dominguez
Genre: Picture Book / Nonfiction / Food History / Latinx Interest
Publisher: Lee & Low Books
Publication Date: August 11, 2020
Number of Pages: 32
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2020 is the eightieth anniversary of the invention, and Oliver Dominguez’s illustrations transport us back to the border of the Rio Grande in 1940, when Nacho’s quick thinking resulted in a snack now eaten everywhere from Texas to Paris to Hong Kong!
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Sneak
Peek: an interior spread from Nacho’s Nachos
By
Sandra Nickel
Illustrated
by Oliver Dominguez
The Club Victoria, as the restaurant was called in Spanish, had its own orchestra, a Moonlight Patio for dancing, and four different menus, featuring everything from steaks to seafood to Mexican specialties. Rodolfo wanted the best music, the best food, and the best people—and that included Nacho."
HALL WAYS REVIEW: DELICIOUS. DELIGHTFUL. DEFINITELY INFORMATIVE. And important point: Ignacio Anaya may have invented nachos, but if it wasn't for the culinary queen, Texan Mamie Finan, asking him to whip up something new and different for her, would he have?! (Ha! I may be trying to give Texas some cred for the world's favorite snack, but it's only a little stretch.)
Nacho's Nachos is a terrific little story that captivates readers because nachos, yeah, but also because it's about something most have never pondered. Author Sandra Nickel's matter-of-fact storytelling is perfectly complemented by the retro illustrations by Oliver Dominguez, whose attention to detail (those mustaches and perfectly coiffed hair-dos!) and vibrant strokes of color bring the story to life. The words and pictures place readers right in Piedras Negras, and Ignacio's unfolding story.
And BONUS! The end of the story isn't the end of the book. Nickel has provided the original nachos recipe, some biographical information about Ignacio and Mamie (See! She IS integral!), and a great list of sources the author used in her research.
What a fun book this would be for use in the home or school classroom and/or library. The plethora of possible springboard activities would make this a sure hit with kids and adults alike. (And the publisher has a free teacher's guide with cute activities on the website.)
Highly recommend Nacho's Nachos as a read aloud, read along, or just an enlightening read. But be warned: read it, and there WILL be a craving for a certain salty snack.
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| My nachos are a long way from Nacho's nachos! And this is my #bookstagramfail since I got so excited about taking the nachos pic that I forgot to include the book in the picture. |
Sandra holds an MFA from Vermont College of Fine Arts and has presented workshops on writing for children and young adults throughout Europe and the United States. Sandra has twice won the Katherine Paterson Prize for picture books.
GIVEAWAY! GIVEAWAY! GIVEAWAY!
FIVE WINNERS!
3 Winners: Print Copy + Recipe Card; 2 Winners: Recipe Card.
AUGUST 20-30, 2020
(US ONLY)
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Author Interview
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I'm so excited that folks are getting a sneak peek at Oliver Dominguez's artwork. He is so incredibly talented. He really has created an amazing 1940s ambiance for the book. Just look at that gorgeous creation of the Victory Club!
ReplyDeleteWe're excited, too, Sandra. Thanks so much for sharing this book with us. It's illustrated to perfection.
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