Why This Book Matters
Fry Bread is a moving tribute to Native American culture, history, and resilience. Through lyrical prose and warm illustrations, Kevin Noble Maillard explores fry bread as more than food. It is a symbol of family, survival, and identity. The book includes an author’s note and recipe that invite deeper exploration.

For educators, families, and youth program facilitators, this story honors Native traditions while offering a tool for inclusive, culturally grounded learning.

Use it to teach cultural appreciation, food sovereignty, and intergenerational connection in ways that are engaging, heartfelt, and authentic.