Age: Kindergarten-2nd grade
Food: Soup, fresh vegetables
Identity: Haitian American
Identity, author: African American
Identity, illustrator: Latina American

Ti Gran and her granddaughter prepare their annual Freedom Soup while remembering the history of the Haitian Revolution. Alcantara provides vibrant golds and blues and celebratory dancing and joyfulness throughout. Much of the story is based around a modern-day family celebration, but the whole historical picture is included. A pause in the middle of the book allows Ti Gran to remember the slavery origins of the revolution and 2 illustrations depict soldiers at arms.

A relatable experience for all children that have family traditions and celebrations around a particular food item, representative for Haitian children, and enlightening for all others.