What Did My Ancestors Eat? Selected for 2025 National Book Festival!
Washington Book Pick: What Did My Ancestors Eat? Heads to the 2025 National Book Festival!
We’re beyond proud to share that What Did My Ancestors Eat? by Quinn Miller Murphy, published by Wheat Penny Press, has been selected by the Washington Center for the Book as the official youth book representing Washington state at the 2025 National Book Festival!
Hosted by the Library of Congress, the National Book Festival is one of the country’s most celebrated literary events, drawing thousands of readers, writers, and educators from across the nation. What Did My Ancestors Eat? will be honored at this year’s festival in Washington, D.C. on September 6, 2025.
“What Did My Ancestors Eat? explores themes of family history, identity, and the rich cultural heritage to be found in our state and nation,” said Washington State Librarian Sara Jones.
Perfect for readers who love history, culture, and food, this beautifully illustrated children's book invites kids to explore the question: What did my ancestors eat—and why does it matter today?
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