Global Reads Webinar with Danny Ramadan
Channel: Middle East Outreach Council
Date: 2021-03-12

MEOC's installment of the Spring 2021 Global Read Webinar Series featured the funny and charming author, Danny Ramadan, whose book SALMA THE SYRIAN CHEF is the 2020 Middle East Book Award winner in the Picture Book category. In this webinar, Danny Ramadan spoke about his book, followed by a conversation on Syrian food and culture (with demonstration).


More about SALMA THE SYRIAN CHEF by Danny Ramadan, illustrated by Anna Bron (Annick Press, 2020). 

Salma and her mother have recently arrived in Vancouver and all Salma wants to do is 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!  The staff and other newcomers at the Welcome Center are happy to help out. Syrian culture is beautifully represented through the meal Salma prepares and the diverse cast of characters speaks to the power of cultivating community in challenging circumstances. Accessible for readers ages 4-7/ Pre-K-2nd grade.