{"product_id":"hiromis-hands-paperback","title":"Hiromi's Hands - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLynne Barasch\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLynne Barasch\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest Children's Books of the Year, Bank Street College of Education\u003cbr\u003e Amelia Bloomer Project - Feminist Task Force, American Library Association (ALA)\u003cbr\u003e Asian\/Pacific American Award for Literature, Asian\/Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe true story of Hiromi Suzuki, a Japanese American girl who defied tradition to train at her family's restaurant, and who became one of the first female sushi chefs in New York.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowing up in New York City, Hiromi Suzuki missed spending time with her father, a sushi chef who worked long hours in the family's Japanese restaurant. So one day when she was eight years old, Hiromi begged her father to take her to the Fulton Fish Market, where he bought fresh fish. Hiromi was fascinated by what she saw and learned; by the time she was thirteen, she was ready to take the next step. She asked her father to teach her to make sushi. Little did Hiromi realize that her request would lead her to the forefront of a minor culinary revolution, as women claimed their place in the once all-male world of sushi chefs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLynne Barasch was inspired to write this story by her daughter, who has been friends with Hiromi Suzuki since they both were in kindergarten. \u003ci\u003eHiromi's Hands\u003c\/i\u003e is the true story of a young girl's determination to follow her dream, and a tribute to the loving family who supported her. Readers will cheer for Hiromi's success, and maybe decide to taste some sushi, too!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLynne Barasch\u003c\/b\u003e has written and illustrated several award-winning books for children, including \u003ci\u003eKnockin' on Wood\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHiromi's Hands\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eFirst Come the Zebra\u003c\/i\u003e, all three published by Lee \u0026amp; Low Books; and \u003ci\u003eRadio Rescue\u003c\/i\u003e, an ALA Notable Children's Book and Texas Bluebonnet Award Masterlist selection. Barasch and her husband live in New York City. To find out more about Lynne Barasch, visit LynneBarasch.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.1 x 10.4 x 8.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 01, 2007\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hiromi's Hands\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.7\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42166351364231,"sku":"9781620142516","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/e13cf31ed75104f5b2f2c537fb2892e7.webp?v=1733320266","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/hiromis-hands-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}