Won at auction, this picture book biography tells the story of Niki Nakayama, a 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 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 is one of her absolute favorites.
A smart, strong woman with starpower, Niki is only just getting started -- like the young readers who will devour this book!
Time line. Notes about kuyashii and kaiseki. Wonton pizza recipe. Full-color illustrations.
Title alpha Niki Nakayama: A Chef's Tale in 13 Bites
Level Biography Elementary Plus
Pages Count 40
Genre Nonfiction
Topics Niki Nakayama (1975– ). Los Angeles, California. Japanese American cooks. Women cooks. Japan. Japanese cooking. Restaurants. Sushi. Fusion cuisine. Perseverance.
Lexile AD570L
Trim Size 8 1/2" x 11"
JLG Span Winter
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2021-09-13
JLG Release Date Nov 2021
Minimum grade 2
Maximum grade 6
Reading level Elementary
Format Print
Biography Elementary Plus (Grades 2-6)
Biography Elementary Plus
Biography Elementary Plus (Grades 2-6)
For Grades 2-6
Fascinating biographies and autobiographies will allow your elementary readers to look into the lives, thoughts, and accomplishments of the individuals who have shaped our world. And with 14 books per year, they'll discover a remarkable person each month.