An illustration of a small girl looking for ingredients in a kitchen
ALUMNI NEWS |
Sep 2022

Alum writes and illustrates new children's book

Adriana Bergstrom MID 08

Adriana Hernández Bergstrom MID 08 makes her debut as author and illustrator with Abuelita and I Make Flan.

"A tale as sweet as flan." —Kirkus Reviews

Anita is making flan for Abuelo’s birthday, but when she accidentally breaks Abuelita’s treasured flan serving plate from Cuba, she struggles with what to do. Anita knows it’s right to tell the truth, but what if Abuelita gets upset? Worried that she has already ruined the day, Anita tries to be the best helper. After cooking the flan, they need a serving dish! Anita comes up with a wonderful solution.

Complete with a glossary of Spanish terms and a traditional recipe for flan, Abuelita and I Make Flan is a delicious celebration of food, culture, and family.

"A warm celebration of family and traditions, this title is a wonderful addition to picture book collections for children." —School Library Journal

A book cover featuring a girl and a grandmother looking into an oven at a flan
The front cover of "Abuelita and I Make Flan." Image credit: Adriana Bergstrom.
A drawing of a young girl looking for ingredients in a kitchen
Anita on the hunt for ingredients. Image credit: Adriana Bergstrom.
A drawing of a grandmother and a granddaughter dancing in a kitchen
Abuelita and Anita dancing after they finish making the flan. Image credit: Adriana Bergstrom.
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