num_pages: 40
description: 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 doesnt 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 handand a sprinkle of sumac. With creativity determination and charm Salma brings her new friends together to show Mama that even though things arent perfect there is cause for hope and celebration. Syrian culture is beautifully represented through the meal Salma prepares and Anna Brons vibrant illustrations while the diverse cast of characters speaks to the power of cultivating community in challenging circumstances.
language: English
title: Salma the Syrian Chef
publisher: Annick Press