by Hannah Arp (Author), Hannah Arp (Illustrator)

Nori is from the Philippines and loves the color purple. She is nervous to start her new school in America.

Her first day arrives. Overwhelmed by all of the new things to learn, lunchtime rolls along, and Nori cannot wait to eat her lunch which reminds her of home. But, not everyone is welcoming of her favorite meal.

Find out how Nori connects with her classmates through the power of Purple Ube.

You can connect with Nori, too! There's a bonus recipe in the back for children to create with the help of their guardians.