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Plátanos Are Love Hardcover – Picture Book, April 11, 2023

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A delicious picture book about the ways plantains shape Latinx culture, community, and family, told through a young girl’s experiences in the kitchen with her abuela.

Abuela says, “plátanos are love.”
I thought they were food.
But Abuela says they feed us in more ways than one.


With every
pop of the tostones, mash of the mangú, and sizzle of the maduros, a little girl learns that plátanos are her history, they are her culture, and—most importantly—they are love.
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* "[Esme, her little sister, and her abuela] make tostones, maduros, and mangú for family and friends, and the love that goes into making each meal can be felt in every word and image in this joyous work. Sprinkled throughout with Spanish words, the narrative is lyrical and filled with fun food words that often appear in a different font and beg to be read aloud. . . The illustrations are luminous. . . A stunning, must-have picture book about food, community, and love." -- School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW

"Cooking plantains with Abuela, young Esme grows to appreciate her family lineage in this intergenerationally focused first-person tale . . . Rahman’s digital illustrations use bright, warm colors for contemporary spreads and desaturated greens and browns to delineate scenes occurring in the past, contributing to a thoughtful story of legacy." --
Publishers Weekly

"Text that incorporates unitalicized Spanish throughout and warm and inviting illustrations convey affection for both food and family and will leave readers hungry for plátanos.…A cozy story for the stomach and the soul." --
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About the Author

Alyssa Reynoso-Morris is a queer Afro-Latinx Dominican and Puerto Rican writer, wife, mother, and community organizer. During the day she is a chief of staff working with community members, nonprofit organizations, and government officials to make the world a better place. Then she puts her writer’s hat on to craft heartfelt stories about home, family, food, and the fun places she has been. Alyssa was born and raised in the Bronx and currently lives in Philadelphia with her partner and daughter. Alyssa is honored to be a Musa with Las Musas Books which celebrates the diversity of voice, experience, and power of Latinx children’s authors. She hopes you enjoy her stories.

Mariyah Rahman was born and raised in Trinidad and Tobago. She spent her earliest years climbing trees, digging for fossils, and drawing on walls with crayons. Today, she is an illustrator for children’s books and entertainment but has still never found a fossil.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Atheneum Books for Young Readers; Bilingual edition (April 11, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1665902736
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1665902731
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD630L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10 x 0.4 x 10 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 144 ratings

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Alyssa Reynoso-Morris is a queer Afro-Latinx/e Dominican and Puerto Rican writer, mother, and community organizer.

During the day she works with community members, non-profit organizations, and government officials to make the world a better place. Then she puts her writer’s hat on to craft heartfelt stories about home, family, food, and the fun places she has been.

Alyssa was born and raised in The Bronx, New York, and currently lives in Philadelphia, PA with her partner and daughter. She was awarded a Yuyi Morales Diversity and More Merit Scholarship in 2020 for the Craft and Business of Writing Children's Picture Books course offered through the Children’s Book Academy. She earned a Las Musas Mentorship and an Editor-Writer Mentorship from The Word for picture books in 2020. She was also selected as a mentee through the PB Chat Mentorship program but withdrew from the program due to being offered representation.

Alyssa’s amazing agent is the talented Kaitlyn Leann Sanchez at Context Literary Agency. Alyssa is an active member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), a Musa with LAS MUSAS BOOKS, and a member of KidLit In Color.

She hopes you enjoy her stories.

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Customers find the book has a heartwarming story and colorful illustrations. They appreciate the dual-lingual prose and integration of Spanish language. The book focuses on family, culture, and intergenerational relationships. Readers enjoy learning about food traditions and recipes in the back.

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25 customers mention "Beauty"25 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's beauty. They find it sweet, with colorful and fun pictures. The book is written for Dominican girls, who look just like the characters. Readers appreciate the Spanglish language and consider it a wonderful children's book about family and culinary traditions.

"...The story is meaningful and the illustrations are lovely!!" Read more

"“Platanos Are Love” is extremely heartwarming, and delightful...." Read more

"...The illustrations are stunning and every page feels like it was crafted with so much thought...." Read more

"...Found this book at our public library and had to purchase! Very sweet book!" Read more

24 customers mention "Heartwarming story"24 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the heartwarming story with beautiful illustrations. It explores family, history, and traditions in a refreshing way. Readers appreciate the thoughtful themes of struggle and joy, history, and future. The children and grandmother are sweet together as they explore eating mangia, tostones, and maduros. The book is a loving exploration of identity and how it's shaped by stories we share.

"...The book is in both English and Spanish. The story is meaningful and the illustrations are lovely!!" Read more

"...the lineage to her heritage through food and special cultural traditions in a refreshing fun way...." Read more

"...It’s a loving exploration of identity and how it is shaped by the stories we share through food and the members of our family that came before us...." Read more

"...The illustrations by Marita Rahman are captivating and engulf you into Esme’s world, her thoughts, and her experiences...." Read more

15 customers mention "Language content"15 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's language content. They find the prose delightful and lyrical, with an integrative use of Spanish. The book is described as well-crafted and heartfelt.

"...The book is in both English and Spanish. The story is meaningful and the illustrations are lovely!!" Read more

"...It really is such a remarkable, touching, and thoughtfully written and illustrated book...." Read more

"...illustrations are stunning and every page feels like it was crafted with so much thought...." Read more

"...The text is written realistically for how bilingual families communicate with each other, at times using both English and Spanish in the same..." Read more

10 customers mention "Culture"10 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's cultural aspects and intergenerational relationships. They find it a sweet, energetic read about love, family, food, and community. Readers appreciate the references to ancestors and resilience. The book is described as colorful, sweet, and engaging.

"...From start to finish this sweet book displays the positive aspects of community, tradition, and intergenerational love that exists in latino..." Read more

"...The illustrations by Marita Rahman are captivating and engulf you into Esme’s world, her thoughts, and her experiences...." Read more

"...picture book with themes of love, family, food, and appreciation of one’s culture...." Read more

"...children's book that celebrates the importance of family and Dominican culture...." Read more

9 customers mention "Food content"9 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's food content. They find it enriches the story with recipes and culinary traditions. The book adds to their food collection.

"Familia, Food, and Lots of Love are powerful beacons in Alyssa Reynoso-Morris’ book, Plátanos Are Love...." Read more

"Excellent, beautiful picture book with themes of love, family, food, and appreciation of one’s culture...." Read more

"...of weaving in the beauty and deliciousness of platanos, a staple food in many cultures...." Read more

"This is a beautiful intergenerational story about family, food and love. I grew up with my abuela's showing me they love me through food...." Read more

5 customers mention "Glossary"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the glossary and recipes in the back of the book.

"...Back matter includes a glossary and recipes. Highly recommended!" Read more

"...to teach her some Spanish while reading ◡̈ It even has a glossary AND recipes towards the back!..." Read more

"...A great book for a Latinx child. There is a glossary in the back for non-Spanish speaking readers." Read more

"...Don't know Spanish? No worries, there's a glossary at the end!..." Read more

4 customers mention "Warmth"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's warmth. They say it's filled with culture and tradition, and radiates love.

"Plátanos are Love is a warm, inviting, and wonderful story full of cultura...." Read more

"...The marriage between the warm, heartfelt text and illustrations is perfect. This book would make a perfect gift too!" Read more

"Poignant and warm this story is filled with culture, tradition and the integrative use of the Spanish language...." Read more

"...The illustrations are fantastic and radiate warmth and love." Read more

Beautiful storytelling!
5 out of 5 stars
Beautiful storytelling!
Familia, Food, and Lots of Love are powerful beacons in Alyssa Reynoso-Morris’ book, Plátanos Are Love.Esme goes shopping en el mercado with Abuela. They purchase plátanos, and Esme is transformed by the knowledge her Abuela imparts on her.“Plátanos feed us in more ways than one,” says Abuela, and page my page we learn of the legacy of the plátanos.Esme’s ancestors planted and cultivated the crop, they picked and cooked them, they passed down recipes en secreto, and they passed down their love and resilience to their future generations.They cooked mangu, tostones, and maduros. And now abuela shares those recipes with her grand daughters, and with it love, history, and culture for years to come.The illustrations by Marita Rahman are captivating and engulf you into Esme’s world, her thoughts, and her experiences. I particularly liked the wordless spread that keeps you wondering and thinking of what will come next. It’s a beautiful surprise for Abuela.I was mesmerized by the weaving of history and storytelling that came across this beautiful story. And I was reminded that we are our ancestors’ wildest dreams come true. They overcame oppression and colonialism, and they nurtured us with love, resiliency, and grit. And now we flourish from their sacrifices.For many Latinx, food is our love language. Aromas, recipes, and flavors can transport us “home” with our family, or bring back a memory of a loved one. And passing down those traditions to the next generation honors our ancestors, our history, and our culture.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2024
    I read this book to my second and third grade students and they really liked it. Even younger students would love having the story read to them, but the text is for 7-9 years old readers. The book is in both English and Spanish. The story is meaningful and the illustrations are lovely!!
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2023
    “Platanos Are Love” is extremely heartwarming, and delightful. Its illustrations contribute to our connection with the characters and vividly bring the story to life. It’s about a young child who discovers the lineage to her heritage through food and special cultural traditions in a refreshing fun way. Many people can actually relate to this story as this at least is the one thing we all have in common within our own families.
    It really is such a remarkable, touching, and thoughtfully written and illustrated book. All of my students wanted their very own copy to take home and share with their families.
    ✨I highly recommend having this book in your personal or school library! Your children will LOVE it & THANK you!!!!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars ❤️ENJOYABLE & ENGAGING read! ELOQUENTLY & WONDERFULLY written! ✨A MUST HAVE! DEFINITELY recommend!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2023
    “Platanos Are Love” is extremely heartwarming, and delightful. Its illustrations contribute to our connection with the characters and vividly bring the story to life. It’s about a young child who discovers the lineage to her heritage through food and special cultural traditions in a refreshing fun way. Many people can actually relate to this story as this at least is the one thing we all have in common within our own families.
    It really is such a remarkable, touching, and thoughtfully written and illustrated book. All of my students wanted their very own copy to take home and share with their families.
    ✨I highly recommend having this book in your personal or school library! Your children will LOVE it & THANK you!!!!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2023
    Plátanos are Love is a warm, inviting, and wonderful story full of cultura. From start to finish this sweet book displays the positive aspects of community, tradition, and intergenerational love that exists in latino households. It’s a loving exploration of identity and how it is shaped by the stories we share through food and the members of our family that came before us. The bond that abuela shares with the two girls is very representative of the strength and support that exists in women lead households.

    The illustrations are stunning and every page feels like it was crafted with so much thought. The meticulous nature of this book assures that each time you read it you can come across something new. A particular favorite of mine is the recipes you can find inside to try with your family.

    An absolute must read and a great addition to your bookshelf! Plátanos are Love is an homage to the connection that exists between identity, family, and the sense of connection we all share to our ancestors. It truly is filled with love and 100% worth the read.
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2023
    Familia, Food, and Lots of Love are powerful beacons in Alyssa Reynoso-Morris’ book, Plátanos Are Love.

    Esme goes shopping en el mercado with Abuela. They purchase plátanos, and Esme is transformed by the knowledge her Abuela imparts on her.

    “Plátanos feed us in more ways than one,” says Abuela, and page my page we learn of the legacy of the plátanos.

    Esme’s ancestors planted and cultivated the crop, they picked and cooked them, they passed down recipes en secreto, and they passed down their love and resilience to their future generations.

    They cooked mangu, tostones, and maduros. And now abuela shares those recipes with her grand daughters, and with it love, history, and culture for years to come.

    The illustrations by Marita Rahman are captivating and engulf you into Esme’s world, her thoughts, and her experiences. I particularly liked the wordless spread that keeps you wondering and thinking of what will come next. It’s a beautiful surprise for Abuela.

    I was mesmerized by the weaving of history and storytelling that came across this beautiful story. And I was reminded that we are our ancestors’ wildest dreams come true. They overcame oppression and colonialism, and they nurtured us with love, resiliency, and grit. And now we flourish from their sacrifices.

    For many Latinx, food is our love language. Aromas, recipes, and flavors can transport us “home” with our family, or bring back a memory of a loved one. And passing down those traditions to the next generation honors our ancestors, our history, and our culture.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful storytelling!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2023
    Familia, Food, and Lots of Love are powerful beacons in Alyssa Reynoso-Morris’ book, Plátanos Are Love.

    Esme goes shopping en el mercado with Abuela. They purchase plátanos, and Esme is transformed by the knowledge her Abuela imparts on her.

    “Plátanos feed us in more ways than one,” says Abuela, and page my page we learn of the legacy of the plátanos.

    Esme’s ancestors planted and cultivated the crop, they picked and cooked them, they passed down recipes en secreto, and they passed down their love and resilience to their future generations.

    They cooked mangu, tostones, and maduros. And now abuela shares those recipes with her grand daughters, and with it love, history, and culture for years to come.

    The illustrations by Marita Rahman are captivating and engulf you into Esme’s world, her thoughts, and her experiences. I particularly liked the wordless spread that keeps you wondering and thinking of what will come next. It’s a beautiful surprise for Abuela.

    I was mesmerized by the weaving of history and storytelling that came across this beautiful story. And I was reminded that we are our ancestors’ wildest dreams come true. They overcame oppression and colonialism, and they nurtured us with love, resiliency, and grit. And now we flourish from their sacrifices.

    For many Latinx, food is our love language. Aromas, recipes, and flavors can transport us “home” with our family, or bring back a memory of a loved one. And passing down those traditions to the next generation honors our ancestors, our history, and our culture.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2024
    Was looking for a book for my great niece that embraced our culture. Found this book at our public library and had to purchase! Very sweet book!
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2023
    Excellent, beautiful picture book with themes of love, family, food, and appreciation of one’s culture. In the story, a little girl learns from her abuela (grandmother) about preparing and eating plátanos, but it’s not just about the food. They’re creating special memories and bonding with the whole family. The text is written realistically for how bilingual families communicate with each other, at times using both English and Spanish in the same sentences. Back matter includes a glossary and recipes. Highly recommended!
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2023
    "Platanos is Love" is a captivating children's book that celebrates the importance of family and Dominican culture. The author does a remarkable job of weaving in the beauty and deliciousness of platanos, a staple food in many cultures. One of my son's favorite lines from the book was about frying the tostones until they resemble sunflowers, and it reminded him of his mom's favorite flower. It brought a smile to both of our faces and every time we see sunflowers, we are reminded of this heartwarming story. The illustrations are also captivating, bringing the story to life and immersing readers in the rich culture of platanos. This book is a legacy that celebrates traditions rooted in family love.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars We love it!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2023
    "Platanos is Love" is a captivating children's book that celebrates the importance of family and Dominican culture. The author does a remarkable job of weaving in the beauty and deliciousness of platanos, a staple food in many cultures. One of my son's favorite lines from the book was about frying the tostones until they resemble sunflowers, and it reminded him of his mom's favorite flower. It brought a smile to both of our faces and every time we see sunflowers, we are reminded of this heartwarming story. The illustrations are also captivating, bringing the story to life and immersing readers in the rich culture of platanos. This book is a legacy that celebrates traditions rooted in family love.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2024
    I love plantains and I love this book! I love that it’s written in Spanish too (somewhat)! This would be a great gift for bilingual kids.