Description
Author and librarian Stacy Wells is a member of the Choctaw Nation. Illustrated by Maria Gabriela Gama, a freelance illustrator and graphic designer based in Brazil and who specializes in editorial and children's illustration.
Tana's class is having a party for Valentine's Day! Tana and her friends Lola and Ana are busy making plans. They will wear matching outfits and give all their classmates a small gift. The only problem? Tana doesn't know what to give out as a Valentine. She is stuck! What kind of surprise will Tana cook up?
The Tana Cooks! is a chapter book series about a young Choctaw girl named Tana who is a passionate and empathetic problem solver ready to step in and help. By her side are her best friends—Ana, Lola, and Leo—eager to grow and learn as they navigate the challenges of second grade. Tana’s dad is her touchstone, and together they weave story and food as they prepare meals for their family. Her mom and little sister, add spice and flavor and, rounding out the family of four.