{"product_id":"kyndle-serves-up-history-an-international-day-soul-food-journey-9798897660421","title":"Kyndle Serves Up History: An International Day Soul Food Journey","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt Michelle Obama Academy, International Day is a time to celebrate culture, family, and food. But when Kyndle is asked to share his family's dish, he draws a blank. His beloved salmon croquettes and collard greens don't seem to fit neatly into any country's cuisine-and that question sparks a journey of discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetermined to uncover the truth, Kyndle dives into his family's history. With the help of his parents, grandparents, and friends, he learns the powerful story behind Soul Food-dishes born of resilience, ingenuity, and ancestral traditions. What begins as an ordinary school project turns into a heartwarming journey of identity, heritage, and pride.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComplete with \u003cstrong\u003eclassroom discussion questions\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003efamily recipes\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eKyndle Serves Up His History\u003c\/em\u003e is both a captivating read and a valuable teaching resource. Perfect for readers ages \u003cstrong\u003e10-14 (Grades 5-8)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this inspiring middle-grade novel celebrates cultural pride, the unifying power of food, and the importance of knowing where you come from.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThomas, Ramona L.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - A Native Californian, I'm proud to call the San Francisco Bay Area home. Educated in public schools, I received an Associate of Arts degree from Contra Costa College and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Cal State University East Bay. While working for a Fortune 500 company in professional sales, I chose to return to school to study education, later earning my Master of Education degree from Holy Names University. Even though I enjoyed an illustrious career, my desire to teach never waned. Before retiring from the Xerox Corporation, I published my first book, Grandma's Brown Cookies.My most recent work, Kyndle Serves Up History, a historical fiction novel, debuted in May 2025. It takes readers on a captivating journey with Kyndle as he seeks to unravel the mystery of why Soul Food lacks a specific country connection. Kyndle Serves Up History is designed as a supplementary resource for traditional American history lessons. It includes discussion questions and Kyndle's favorite recipes, making it suitable for readers ages 9-18+. The story culminates with speeches given by Kyndle and his classmates on International Day.","brand":"Primedia Elaunch LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52128882721042,"sku":"9798897660421","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_87829a45-e1b1-45cd-b406-bb076751c278.jpg?v=1773822545","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/kyndle-serves-up-history-an-international-day-soul-food-journey-9798897660421","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}