Local Author Caela Collins Shares How Food Brings Families Together

Press release from Hamden Library:

Jan. 22, 2023

Hamden author, Caela Collins presents her most recent picture book, "Food Is Love," at 5:00 PM on Monday, February 27th, Miller Memorial Library, 2901 Dixwell Avenue Hamden in the Thornton Wilder Hall. The presentation includes a reading from her book and discussion about how cooking can strengthen family connections. Participants are welcome to share their own family cooking recipes & stories.

"Food Is Love" is the story of a young girl treasuring the memories and adventures she shared with her beloved grandmother. These connections are deepened by the moments they spend cooking together in the kitchen while sharing family recipes & stories.

Caela Collins loves the wonder and awe that storytelling brings. As an independent children’s book author, her goal is to inspire young minds from all backgrounds by using her imaginative writing skills and conceptual artistic direction to highlight protagonists of color. Ms. Collins believes that stories have the power to mold minds and creatively help foster better people, for a better tomorrow. Intended for all ages, her stories reveal deeper meanings and life messages.

The event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Register online at www.hamdenlibrary.org (click on “Programs”) or call 203-287-2680. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Hamden Library.

This press release was produced by Hamden Library. The views expressed here are the author's own.