Author Erin Danielle Russell and artist Tamisha Anthony create delicious Seoul Food by celebrating the diverse backgrounds and cultures within a single family. Young Hana--her mother is Black, her father Korean--is "close to both [her] families." Her Grandma and Grandpa Williams hail from South Carolina, while her Halmoni and Harabeoji live in South Korea. Hana precociously realizes that "distance and differences get in the way," but at least tonight they're all gathering for a visit. While Daddy has plenty of suggestions for a big family dinner, Hana yearns to "make something they'll all like." When Mommy suggests she "cook what makes [her] heart happy," Hana comes up with the perfect dish to satisfy all palates. Russell writes from her own heart--and perhaps appetite, as she herself is Black, her husband Korean. Endpapers include a glossary and Hana's toothsome, fusion recipe. Anthony's wonderfully whimsical style brims with enhancing details, particularly throughout Hana's home, filled with endless reminders of extended, bonded family. "Love," as Hana insists, "is the ingredient that brings us all together." --Terry Hong