Boys Don't Fry

Jin wishes his family would ask him to help prepare the Lunar New Year feast. But boys, or Babas, never get askedonly Nyonyas, the girls. Its the eve of Lunar New Year, and Jin cant wait for the big family reunion dinner. He loves the aromas and the bubbly chatter coming from the kitchen. His grandmother, Mamah, is cooking up a storm! As his aunties dice, slice, and chop, theres nothing Jin wants more than to learn about the history of his familys cooking and to lend them a helping hand. After all, no one else can tell the difference between ginger and galangal as well as he can! But his aunties shoo him away, claiming hell just get bored or be in the way. Luckily, Mamah steps in and asks Jin to help her prepare their special meal. Soon, Jin is squeezing, slicing, and stirring, too! This loving picture book about a young Malaysian boy who defies gender expectations will make hearts warm and stomachs hungry. With beautifully vibrant illustrations of a traditional nyonya kitchen, Boys Dont Fry is a heartfelt celebration of family, culture, and traditionsboth old and new.