Rebel Girls Make Dessert: Kid-Tested Recipes You Can Make, Bake, and Share!

Gr 6 Up–The editors of this book understand that the measure of a successful cookbook for adults is different from that for tweens and teens; they encourage chefs to read the recipe twice, and they do not make assumptions that readers know baking intricacies, such as the distinction between melting and softening butter. Icons at the top corners decode the use of sharp tools or equipment, which are also in bold for added emphasis. Directions, such as how to zest fruits, are embedded near the recipe instead of in the introduction or appendix to ensure cooks easily access and follow the instructions. Recipes and tips are included from notable bakers, such as Nadiya Hussain, a Great British Bake Off winner. Desserts are organized into five sections with cookies/brownies/bars, cakes/cupcakes, fruit, pastries/pudding/pie, and frozen treats. Dispersed throughout are “You’re the chef” testimonials and fun food facts about historical rebel girls like Juliette Gordon Low and Mabel Beatrice Elliot that will inspire further research. Diverse cultures and religions are represented with hamantaschen for Purim, Greek melomakarona, and Joanne Chang’s homemade Oreos. Though this title may be a tough nut to crack for beginners without adult assistance, young kids will be drawn to the brightly colored confections, such as confetti sheet cake or chewy sugar cookies.