{"product_id":"salma-the-syrian-chef-paperback","title":"Salma the Syrian Chef - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDanny Ramadan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAnna Bron\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNewcomer Salma and friends cook up a heartwarming dish to cheer up Mama.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll 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 doesn't 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 hand--and a sprinkle of sumac.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith creativity, determination, and charm, Salma brings her new friends together to show Mama that even though things aren't perfect, there is cause for hope and celebration. Syrian culture is beautifully represented through the meal Salma prepares and Anna Bron's vibrant illustrations, while the diverse cast of characters speaks to the power of cultivating community in challenging circumstances.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDANNY RAMADAN\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Syrian-Canadian author, award-winning activist, and public speaker. His debut novel, \u003ci\u003e The Clothesline Swing\u003c\/i\u003e, won multiple awards. His work in activism provided a safe passage to dozens of Syrian LGBTQ-refugees to Canada. \u003ci\u003eSalma the Syrian Chef \u003c\/i\u003eis his first book for children. He lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eANNA BRON\u003c\/strong\u003e studied traditional animation at Sheridan College. She illustrated the award-winning picture book \u003cem\u003eSalma the Syrian Chef\u003c\/em\u003e and has animated, designed, and directed commercials and short films. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.24 x 11.26 x 9.29 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 16, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salma the Syrian Chef\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.7\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766343303456,"sku":"9781773213743","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/c837869a70952889c56979a65eac2241_4b181fdf-7378-46d6-ad97-8ee5ea0cd08a.webp?v=1780290740","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/salma-the-syrian-chef-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}