José Feeds the World: How a Famous Chef Feeds Millions of People in Need Around the World

When a terrible earthquake hit Haiti in 2010, chef José Andrés knew he needed to help. Within a few hours of the disaster, he had gathered friends, they flew to the island, and they began cooking rice and beans for the hungry locals. This trip changed the life of the successful chef and led him to found World Central Kitchen, a disaster-relief organization that has fed more than 200 million people affected by natural disasters, the COVID pandemic, and war.

This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of a passionate chef who uses the power of food to nurture people in need, one plate at a time.

Publisher: duopress
Published: 1/30/2024
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Size / Weight: 10 in H | 10 in W | 0.4 in T | 1.1 lb Wt
ISBN: 9781728279527


About the Author

Born in Guatemala and living in New York since his childhood, DAVID UNGER received his country’s Miguel Angel Asturias National Literature Prize for lifetime achievement in 2014. He has translated 16 titles himself and his books are often translated into multiple languages.

MARTA ÁLVAREZ MIGUÉNS is a self-taught children’s illustrator. She was born in a small town in Galicia, Spain, and currently lives in La Coruña, Spain. She is the illustrator of Shark Lady (written by Jess Keating), which was named a 2018 Best STEM Book by the Children’s Book Council as well as a Best STEM Book by the National Science Teachers Association.