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The Food Explorers
Summer Reading List

2025

Introducing Our Special Collection of Books for Food Explorers:

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As summer approaches, schools are distributing their reading lists to students. We have put together a unique selection of books that cater specifically to adventurous Food Explorers. In addition to our carefully curated list of books, we have also included printable worksheets full of engaging activities that cover core subjects such as reading, writing, math, and art. We are confident that this collection of culinary literature will be a valuable addition to any child’s summer reading list.

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Click here to download the list and share it with your school, educators, or family members.

My Food, Your Food, Our Food

Written by: Emma Carlson Berne
Illustrated by: Sharon Sordo

Tea Time Around the World

Written by: Denyse Waissbluth
Illustrated by: Chelsea O'Byrne

The Bagel King

Written by: Andrew Larsen
Illustrated by: Sandy Nichols

Baby Goes to Market

Written by: Atinuke
Illustrated by: Angela Brooksbank

Try It!
How Frieda Caplan Changed the Way We Eat

Written by: ​​Mara Rockliff 
Illustrated by: Giselle Potter

Green Green: a Community Garden Story

Written by: Marie Lamba
Illustrated by: Sonia Sanchez

Watercress

Written by: Andrea Wang
Illustrated by: Jason Chin

What’s Cooking at 10 Garden Street?

Written & Illustrated by:
Felicita Sala

Fruit Bowl

Written & Illustrated by:
Mark Hoffmann

Farmer Will Allen and the Growing Table

Written by: Jacqueline Briggs Martin
Illustrated by: Shabazz Larkin

Download the list here and share it with your school community, including educators and families.

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