Whitney Karastes's Reviews > The Secret Ingredient

When Paul first posted on TikTok the video of his book being “banned” and returned by a bookseller, I immediately ordered a copy for our family. I’ve been growing our 3-year-old’s library, and I try to include as much as I can that fosters empathy, inclusivity and diversity. As a cishet white person, I think it’s important for her to see that not all families look like ours, and that’s okay! Well, after over three months of waiting, the book FINALLY made it! (Did I mention it sold out?!) Let’s just say it was an instant hit! The illustrations are darling, the story is sweet, and the message is simple: love.