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Salma the Syrian Chef

Danny Ramadan Anna Bron

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Annick Press Ltd
23 November 2022
Newcomer Salma and friends cook up a heartwarming dish to cheer up Mama.

All Salma wants is to make her mama smile again. Between English classes, job interviews, and missing Papa back in Syria, Mama always seems busy or sad. A homemade Syrian meal might cheer her up, but Salma doesn't know the recipe, or what to call the vegetables in English, or where to find the right spices! Luckily, the staff and other newcomers at the Welcome Center are happy to lend a hand-and a sprinkle of sumac.

With creativity, determination, and charm, Salma brings her new friends together to show Mama that even though things aren't perfect, there is cause for hope and celebration. Syrian culture is beautifully represented through the meal Salma prepares and Anna Bron's vibrant illustrations, while the diverse cast of characters speaks to the power of cultivating community in challenging circumstances.
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Illustrated by:   Anna Bron
Imprint:   Annick Press Ltd
Country of Publication:   Canada
Dimensions:   Height: 292mm,  Width: 241mm, 
ISBN:   9781773213743
ISBN 10:   1773213741
Pages:   40
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 4 to 7 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  English as a second language
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

DANNY RAMADAN is a Syrian-Canadian author, award-winning activist, and public speaker. His debut novel, The Clothesline Swing, won multiple awards. His work in activism provided a safe passage to dozens of Syrian LGBTQ-refugees to Canada. Salma the Syrian Chef is his first book for children. He lives in Vancouver, British Columbia. ANNA BRON studied traditional animation at Sheridan College. She illustrated the award-winning picture book Salma the Syrian Chef and has animated, designed, and directed commercials and short films. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.

  • Joint winner of 101 Great Books for Kids 2020 (United States)
  • Joint winner of Best Books List, starred selectioncs 2020 (Canada)
  • Nominated for Nutmeg Book Award 2023 (United States)
  • Winner of Middle East Book Award 2020 (United States)
  • Winner of Picture Book of the Year 2020 (Canada)

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