TAMALES FOR CHRISTMAS written by Stephen Briseno and illustrated by Sonia Sanchez

Writer Stephen Briseno and illustrator Sonia Sanchez collaborate on TAMALES FOR CHRISTMAS with the feeling of authenticity that comes from the kind of a book that has a story behind it. The grandmother, who starts to make tamales in the fall and continues until she’s produced and sold 1,000 dozen tamales, is based on Briseno’s abuela. As in the story, she worked tirelessly to afford Christmas wonderment for her family. You can find out more about this book in the purchase link below.