Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story
Bibliography Maillard, K. N. (2019). FRY BREAD: A NATIVE AMERICAN FAMILY STORY. Illustrated by J. Martinez-Neal. Roaring Brook Press. ISBN: 978-1-626-72746-5. Plot Summary FRY BREAD is a picture book about fry bread told through a Native American family cooking together. The book tells about the fry bread in a way to understand that it is more than food, but a symbol of Native American culture. The family connection, survival, and community. Critical Analysis FRY BREAD is a strong Native American picture book because it tells about a staple food in a way that connects their past to modern day and symbolizes the culture. Fry bread connects family members and generations. It carries the memory. Food is an important part of this culture, especially when it is connected to family tradition and survival. Author Kevin Noble Maillard is an enrolled member of the Seminole nation, which gives this book a stronger cultural connection. When he tells and describes the fry bread with his...
