Stella's Special Recipe Format: Library Bound

A holiday story about family traditions that’s sweet in more ways than one.

It’s Rosh Hashanah and Stella is finally old enough to make her family’s famous stuffed cabbage rolls. The recipe has been passed down from her Bubbe Sophie to her Nana to her Mama, with each adding their own special touch to the recipe. Now it’s Stella’s turn. What will she add? Pumpkins, peas, potatoes? What is to be her special touch?

Melissa Stoller writes children's books to bring joy and connection to her readers. In other chapters of her life, Melissa has worked as a lawyer, legal writing instructor, freelance writer, and early childhood educator. She has served on boards including schools and her synagogue, and is a current trustee at a performing arts center. Melissa lives in New York City with her family, and enjoys theatre, museums, and sharing special recipes.

Valerya Milovanova is an illustrator based in London, UK. She loves working with different textures, combining traditional materials such as ink, pencil, watercolor, gouache, and charcoal with digital media to create heartwarming, fun, and inviting illustrations. Passionate about STEM education and history, she creates illustrations that make complex ideas engaging for young readers.