Author Mikki Hernandez meeting Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden at ALA 2023

Cake Mix

Cake Mix: Learning to Love All Your Ingredients is a picture book for children ages 5-8. The story features a young mixed-race girl named Remy, whose first encounter with the intrusive question, “What are you?” sends her on a journey towards self-acceptance. Feeling confused about where she belongs, Remy learns about ethnicity and what it means to be mixed by doing her favorite activity with her mother—baking a cake! Remy discovers being mixed is something to be proud of. When she returns to school, Remy shares with her classmates the importance and deliciousness of celebrating different backgrounds."

Upcoming events

  • Read Across New York Edge Week

    March 2-5
    New York City, NY

    During the first week of March, over 60 acclaimed children’s book authors represented by Random House, Hachette, Disney and more will visit schools across the city to share their love of storytelling with our students.

  • Family Literacy Night

    March 22
    Fresno, CA (virtual)

    Malaga Elementary is proud to host Literacy Land, a Family Literacy Night featuring reading time, crafts, games an special visitors. Mikki will provide a welcome message via virtual video along with instructions for a flavorful activity in theme with Cake Mix.

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Book Launch party

July 8, 2023 - Village Well Books & Coffee - Culver City, CA

“Hernandez’s sweet analogy is simple but kid friendly and may prompt meaningful conversations for young readers and their parents—along with a baking project or two... An informative, thoughtful story that encourages appreciation of diverse backgrounds.”

— Kirkus Reviews