Walla Walla Schools Share Book Recipe

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  Walla Walla Schools Share Book Recipe“We shared the recipe through ParentSquare with all K–5 students and their families, and Austin and his family decided to give it a try, said Tara Jasper, Elementary Library Technician.”
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  Elementary students and families connect reading to cooking with a Children's Choice nominee.“Recently Kara Carlson, WWPS Nutrition Services Director, shared how excited her son, Austin, a third grader at Prospect Point Elementary, wanted to try a recipe featured in one of this year’s nominees, Old Clothes for Dinner? by Nathalie Alonso, illustrated by Rosa Castro. The book introduces young readers to Cuban culture and the story of a family preparing ropa vieja, a traditional Cuban dish whose name literally translates to “old clothes.” The book even includes recipes for ropa vieja and arroz con leche. "We shared the recipe through ParentSquare with all K–5 students and their families, and Austin and his family decided to give it a try, said Tara Jasper, Elementary Library Technician. "They cooked ropa vieja together, enjoyed the meal, and discovered a fun new way to connect a library book to real life." Austin’s family enjoyed the recipe so much that they’re already thinking about how they can make it their own by modifying a few ingredients the next time they prepare it.”
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  Walla Walla Public Schools K–5 libraries are using 2026 Washington Library Association Children’s Choice Picture Book Award nominees to create real-world learning connections.“As Walla Walla Public Schools K–5 libraries begin this year’s 20 Washington Library Association (WLA) Children’s Choice Picture Book Award nominees, Elementary Library-Media Specialists are finding some of the best learning connections happen beyond the pages of a book.”
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  Tara Jasper, an Elementary Library Technician, shared that a recipe from the book Old Clothes for Dinner? was shared with families through ParentSquare, leading to a third grader and his family preparing ropa vieja together.“"We shared the recipe through ParentSquare with all K–5 students and their families, and Austin and his family decided to give it a try, said Tara Jasper, Elementary Library Technician. "They cooked ropa vieja together, enjoyed the meal, and discovered a fun new way to connect a library book to real life."”

From the Library to the Kitchen: A Real-World Connection September 28, 2026 As Walla Walla Public Schools K–5 libraries begin this year’s 20 Washington Library Association (WLA) Children’s Choice Picture Book Award nominees, Elementary Library-Media Specialists are finding some of the best learning connections happen beyond the pages of a book. Recently Kara Carlson, WWPS Nutrition Services Director, shared how excited her son, Austin, a third grader at Prospect Point Elementary, wanted to try a recipe featured in one of this year’s nominees, Old Clothes for Dinner? by Nathalie Alonso, illustrated by Rosa Castro. The book introduces young readers to Cuban culture and the story of a family preparing ropa vieja, a traditional Cuban dish whose name literally translates to “old clothes.” The book even includes recipes for ropa vieja and arroz con leche. "We shared the recipe through ParentSquare with all K–5 students and their families, and Austin and his family decided to give it a try, said Tara Jasper, Elementary Library Technician. "They cooked ropa vieja together, enjoyed the meal, and discovered a fun new way to connect a library book to real life." Austin’s family enjoyed the recipe so much that they’re already thinking about how they can make it their own by modifying a few ingredients the next time they prepare it. That’s the magic of reading, sometimes a good book doesn’t just take you somewhere. It inspires you to try something new when you get home! Prospect Point Elementary Share to FacebookShare to TwitterShare to EmailPrint this page
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