In Episode 20, I chat with Kid Haile, author and illustrator of Sometimes I Eat with My Hands. We explore the intersection of food, culture, and identity and how mealtime traditions shape our sense of belonging. Kid shares his journey from science to art, how his daughter inspired his book, the deep meaning behind the Ethiopian dish, injera, and the role of food in preserving cultural heritage. Sometimes I Eat with My Hands gives us a glimpse into a mealtime at Feven’s house, the role of family members during mealtimes, and the importance of honouring eating traditions. It’s out on April 1 (link below) from Groundwood Books.It was so interesting to see how our experiences intersected, and this episode caused me to re-evaluate what I might be teaching my kids about their own culture. Lots to think about! Anyway, I’d love to hear from you: What’s a food tradition from your culture that you love? Drop a comment below!Show Highlights00:00 – Introduction 2:24 – Kid Haile’s journey from a science background to becoming an illustrator8:35 – The inspiration behind Sometimes I Eat with My Hands 12:15 – Balancing Ethiopian and Canadian cultures in illustrations & Overcoming childhood struggles with food and cultural shame16:40 – The significance of family roles at mealtimes20:00 – The communal nature of injera and the meaning behind it23:44 – The process of writing and illustrating Sometimes I Eat with My Hands 26:12 – The publishing journey—how Kid brought his book to life31:55 – Expectations for the book33:46 – Appreciation and end_____________________Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nGAiv79NYSg_____________________Guest’s linksFollow Kid on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidhailebooks/ 🛒Buy Sometimes I Eat With My Hands: https://houseofanansi.com/products/sometimes-i-eat-with-my-hands?srsltid=AfmBOoqflga1YrnktqaagxLM_AMA1vDefr4vgxYBF5rwzQSC7hnrGA7V_____________________ Host’s linksFind out more about the show: https://www.journeyoftheart.com/Follow Lola on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/journeyoftheartpod/Book a one-on-one with Lola: https://wordcaps.com/coaching/

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