Overview

One chef. One plate of food. Millions of lives changed. An inspiring true story for young readers who want to make a difference. When chef José Andrés sees disaster strike, he doesn't just watch--he shows up, ready to cook. From the smell of saffron and rice in his childhood kitchen in Spain, to the bustling kitchens of earthquake and hurricane relief zones, José has learned that food can be more than nourishment, it can be hope. José Feeds the World tells the remarkable true story of how an award-winning chef became the founder of World Central Kitchen, serving over 200 million meals to people affected by natural disasters, pandemics, and war. With David Unger's heartfelt, accessible storytelling and Marta Álvarez Miguéns' vibrant, mural-like illustrations, this multi-award-winning picture book invites children ages 4-8 to imagine how their own passions could change the world. Parents, teachers, and librarians will love how it sparks meaningful conversations about kindness, resilience, and global citizenship. José Feeds the World is more than a biography--it's a celebration of compassion in action, a reminder that one person's talents can make a global impact, and an invitation for every child to see themselves as a changemaker. Awards: 2024-2025 Texas Topaz Nonfiction Reading List 2024 EUREKA! Nonfiction Children's Book Awards Silver Honor 2024 Skipping Stones Honor Awards Winner, Multicultural and International Category 2025-2026 Land of Enchantment Book Award nominee, Coyote list 2026 Towner Award Nominee 2025 Missouri Dogwood Recommended Reading List 2025-2026 Chickadee Award Nominee

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Reviews

2024 EUREKA! Nonfiction Children's Book Awards Silver Honor, California Reading Association 2024 Skipping Stones Honor Awards Winner, Multicultural and International Category 2025 Missouri Dogwood Recommended Reading List, Missouri Association of School Libraries 2025-2026 Chickadee Award Nominee, Maine Association of School Libraries 2025-2026 Land of Enchantment Book Award nominee, Coyote list, New Mexico State Library 2026 Towner Award Nominee, Washington Library Association 2024-2025 Texas Topaz Nonfiction Reading List, Texas Library Association ""Food can truly save the world! ...[E]specially beautiful."" -- Youth Services Book Review ""Children [...] want to hear about doing good work in the world or sharing their passions."" -- Youth Services Book Review, STARRED Review ""Readers will be inspired by Andrés' boots-on-the-ground commitment to others' well-being [and] the warmth and comfort a good, home-cooked meal can bring."" -- Booklist ""Miguéns's digital illustrations, one of which seems to nod at Sendak's In the Night Kitchen, depict Andrés cooking and collaborating around the world, including during Covid and in 2022 Ukraine."" -- Publishers Weekly ""Vivid illustrations that depict compelling scenes rendered in rich color add tone and nuance."" -- Kirkus Reviews

Author Information

Born in Guatemala and living in New York since his childhood, David received his country's Miguel Angel Asturias National Literature Prize for lifetime achievement in 2014. The Mastermind (Akashic Books, 2016), his latest novel, has been translated into nine languages. He has translated 16 titles, including Folktales for Fearless Girls (Penguin, 2019) and the work of Rigoberta Menchú. His children's books include Topo Pecoso/Moley Mole, Sleeping with the Light On, and La Casita. Marta Álvarez Miguéns is a self-taught children's illustrator. She was born in a small town in Galicia, Spain, and currently lives in La Coruña, Spain. She is the illustrator of Shark Lady (written by Jess Keating), which was named a 2018 Best STEM Book by the Children's Book Council as well as a Best STEM Book by the National Science Teachers Association.

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