"Jalapeño Bagels" by Natasha Wing is a charming children’s story that celebrates cultural diversity through food. The narrative follows a young girl who wants to share her family’s Mexican heritage with her classmates by introducing them to her mother’s special recipe for jalapeño bagels. As she navigates her school environment, she learns the importance of blending traditions and the joy of sharing unique flavors with friends. The story captures themes of cultural pride, creativity, and the spirit of community, making it a delightful read for young readers eager to explore the richness of different backgrounds through food. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US kindergarten-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 5-8 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 1996 by ibooks Inc .

Natasha Wing was born in Milford, Connecticut and now lives in Fort Collins, Colorado. After graduating from Arizona State University she married Daniel Wing and worked in advertising for a number of years. It wasn't until 1991 that she decided to write children's books. Luckily she sold her first book within six months and has been writing children's books and articles ever since.