Written by Winsome Bingham & Wiley Blevins and Illustrated by Jason Griffin
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Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2024
Junior Library Guild selection
Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year - Outstanding Merit
Kirkus Most Anticipated Book of Fall 2024
Society of Illustrators Original Art selection
★ “A beautiful allegory that will stand the test of time and be enjoyed by readers young and old alike.”
—Booklist, Starred Review
★ "A brilliantly twined telling in which an object bears witness to the lives of two families"
—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
★ "A moving, elegantly constructed celebration of differences sure to foster empathy and stir the imagination."
—Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
★ "The choice vocabulary and onomatopoeia used within the story bring rural America to the readers’ ears, and the inclusion of conversations about church, cornbread, and working class families enhance this design. Beautifully illustrated and thoughtfully written, this is a story that will encourage family discussion and reflection. This unique addition to the shelves celebrates the American experience through the lens of a beloved kitchen table."
—School Library Journal, Starred Review
