NIKI NAKAYAMA: A Chef’s Tale in 13 Bites – An Interview with Debbi Michiko Florence and Jamie Michalak

When you think of it, celebrity chefs haven’t had the easiest time of it when it comes to picture books. Remember A Birthday Cake for George Washington (who doesn’t)? A rather extreme case in point. Still, the nice thing is that not all books go that route. Some picture books about celebrity chefs actually have an interesting and accurate story to tell.

Now I’m not very up on my chefs, but I appreciate the food that they put into my belly. And you know who does know their chefs? Debbi Michik...