![]() ![]() Unfortunately, though I loved all these elements, sometimes the book showed itself to be a debut effort as the elements do not all seamlessly come together. It also deals with Ellis and his dad’s attempts to navigate through divorce the revelation of family secrets and heartbreak Ellis’ journey to finding his identity as he meets Black musicians, works on his Afro, and is inspired to wear a dashiki the experience of being one of the few Black kids in a predominantly white neighborhood and the power of kindness to create a community. However, the book is about much more than opening a storefront. The premise of Cookies & Milk initially drew me in, promising me a cute coming-of-age story complete with one of my favorite things–dessert. ![]() One thing is for sure, though: this book will leave readers wanting chocolate chip cookies! Though at time the writing lacks fluidity and the structure is not entirely cohesive, younger readers will likely find the story humorous while some older readers will delight in the nostalgia of reliving the 1970s. Cookies & Milk is a fun historical fiction based on the author’s experiences growing up with the founder of the Famous Amos cookies. ![]()
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