Jerk Chicken Magic
Written by Noel-Andrew Bennett
and Roxanne Bennett
Published by Coconut Milk
Jerk Chicken Magic is a heartwarming story of a multi-generational immigrant family (The Higgins), through the eyes of a charming 6-year-old girl named, Lizzy — as she explores the culinary magic of Jamaica’s most famous cultural export, jerk chicken.
In awe of her Mom, Lizzy learns about the history of jerk chicken, how to make it, and the magic the dish brings to her whole family. This book celebrates themes of resilience, adaptability, and the importance of preserving generational recipes and cultural traditions.
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Publication Date: February 2024
Available As: Paperback, eBook
Picture Book, Age 02 or older
Community Represented: Jamaican/Jamaican American
Themes: Canadian Connection, Cultural Empowerment, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Celebrations & Traditions, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Family, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Food, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Identity, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Storytelling, Family Relationship: Parents, Own Voices/Lived Experience
Setting: Canada
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Immigrant
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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Engagement Materials:
Jerk Chicken Magic – Reading Companion Guide
Jerk Chicken Magic – Glossary of Terms
Jerk Chicken Magic Word Search
Jerk Chicken Magic – Lizzy Coloring Page
Source: Coconut Milk