It's time for the second-grade school play, and everyone gets a part! There's just one problem. Tana's good friend Ana is nervous about auditioning. As Tana looks for ways to help her friend, she cooks to show that she cares. Will she find the winning recipe to keeping Ana calm and confident?

For ages 5-8. From the new Tana Cooks! series. Tana Williams loves to be in the kitchen creating wonderful foods for her friends and family. Alongside her chef dad, Tana uses cooking to learn more about her Choctaw culture, to show others she cares, and to simply have fun! Read about Tana’s kitchen adventures, then use the recipes shared in the back of the book to have kitchen adventures of your own.

About the Author
As a young child Stacy Wells loved sweets of all kinds. As an adult her love of food expanded to tacos with spicy salsa and cheese. She, however, does not like raisins. Stacy is a member of the Choctaw Nation and lives in Texas with her family, which includes a red dog named Blu and two very mischievous ferrets.

About the Illustrator
Maria Gabriela Gama was born and raised in São Paulo, Brazil, a place that inspires her to create colorful worlds. With a degree in graphic design, she started a career in advertising, but she soon fell in love with the magical world of illustration. Maria wishes to bring joy, representation, and positive change through her cheerful characters and vibrant colors.