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Hopkinson, Deborah

Independence Cake: A Revolutionary Confection Inspired by Amelia Simmons Whose True History Is Unfortunately Unknown

40 pp. | Random/Schwartz & Wade | May, 2017 | Trade ISBN 978-0-385-39017-0 $17.99 | Library ISBN 978-0-385-39018-7 $20.99 | Ebook ISBN 978-0-385-39019-4
(3) K-3 Illustrated by Giselle Potter. In Hopkinson's admittedly "made-up tale" based on the female author of American Cookery, the first American cookbook, orphan Amelia Simmons learns to cook from a Patriot townswoman and goes on to bake thirteen cakes served at Washington's inauguration. Entertaining--and informative of Revolutionary-era domesticity--the charming story pairs well with Potter's flattened folk art in watercolor and ink. A historical author's note is appended. Websites.
Reviewer: Christina Dorr

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