This is where you’ll find links to all the news, reviews, and interviews for our picture book biography Niki Nakayama: A Chef’s Tale in 13 Bites
by Jamie Michalak and Debbi Michiko Florence
illustrated by Yuko Jones
Farrar Straus and Giroux, September 2021
- “Determined heroine, delightful story, delectable illustrations: Both young readers and their adults will be inspired and charmed by every spread of this book.” –Linda Sue Park, Newbery Medalist and New York Times-bestselling author
- Starred review from Publishers Weekly
- Starred review from Booklist
- A Mighty Girl’s 2021 Best Books of the Year (ages 6-8)
Book review from The Horn Book
Interview with Debbi Michiko Florence on Bee The Love
School Library Journal Fuse 8 Betsy Bird Interview with Jamie Michalak and Debbi Michiko Florence
Nerdy Book Club: Tasty Books & Big Dreams A Recipe by Debbi Michiko Florence and Jamie Michalak
Picture Book Builders: An interview with Jamie Michalak, Debbi Michiko Florence, and Yuko Jones
Snack Time with MacKids: NIKI NAKAYAMA with Debbi Michiko Florence and Jamie Michalak – video with the authors cooking the wonton pizza recipe from the back of their book!
Book Review: A Tasty Review on Jama’s Alphabet Soup
Book Review from How Useful It Is
