Niki Nakayama: A Chef's Tale in 13 Bites
Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award Nominee!
Niki Nakayama: A Chef's Tale in 13 Bites is a picture book biography that tells the story of the powerhouse female Japanese-American chef and her rise to fame
As a child and adult, Niki faced many naysayers in her pursuit of haute cuisine. Using the structure of a traditional kaiseki meal, the authors Debbi Michiko Florence and Jamie Michalak playfully detail Niki's hunger for success in thirteen "bites" ― from wonton wrappers she used to make pizza as a kid to yuzu-tomatillo sauce in her own upscale Los Angeles Michelin-starred restaurant, n/naka.
To anyone who tells her a woman can't be a master chef, Niki lets her food do the talking. And oh, does it talk. Niki was featured on the first season of Netflix's culinary documentary series Chef's Table. And Chrissy Teigen proclaimed that Niki's restaurant was one of her absolute favorites. She's currently a featured teacher on MasterClass.
A smart, strong woman with starpower, Niki is only just getting started ― like the young readers who will devour this book, featuring illustrations by Yuko Jones!
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 40
Book Binding: Hardcover
Year of Publication: 2021
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Language: en
ISBN: 9780374313876
Creator Bio
Debbi Michiko Florence, Jamie Michalak, and Yuko Jones are a dynamic trio of authors who collaborated to write Niki Nakayama: A Chef's Tale in 13 Bites. Debbi is a former zoo educator turned children's book author, with over a dozen books to her name. Jamie is an award-winning children's book author and screenwriter, known for her humor and heartwarming stories. Yuko is a talented illustrator and graphic designer whose work has been featured in numerous publications. Together, they have created a captivating story about the renowned chef Niki Nakayama, highlighting her journey to success and the delicious bites that have defined her career.
