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2026 ACP Excellence in Publishing Awards
SECOND PLACE – CHILDREN’S BOOKS: YOUNG READERS
Saintly Bites for Children brings faith, food, and family together in the kitchen, blending the engaging narratives of saints with easy-to-follow recipes that were crafted with young chefs in mind. The result is a collection of dishes that not only nourish the body but also feed the soul, making every meal a journey of faith with flavor.
Author Shelby Siegfried, Catholic writer and mother of five, invites families to gather and prepare delicious meals while exploring the extraordinary lives of saints.
The book features:
*More than 65 recipes, with ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, drinks, sweet treats, and baked goods
*“Bite-sized” stories of well-known and lesser-known saints to accompany each recipe
*Culturally diverse recipes from around the globe and across the centuries
*Helpful tips, tools, glossaries, and guides for young chefs
