Our Italian Christmas Eve by Danielle Sedita, Francesco Sedita

Deck the halls and mix up the eggnog! It’s Christmas Eve for little Danielle and Francesco—a time for family, presents, music, and most importantly…food!

The siblings are very excited to celebrate at Aunt Babe’s house, where there are too many aunties, uncles, and cousins to count. And all is peaceful and bright—until they realize that someone forgot to bring the dessert! Francesco and Danielle know they can save Christmas, but only if they can remember their mother’s cheesecake recipe before it’s too late.

This festive tribute to food and family will get young readers in the holiday spirit and make them very hungry for a Christmas feast—Italian style!

Danielle Sedita and Francesco Sedita were both born in Manhattan’s Little Italy and later moved with their parents to New Jersey. They have enjoyed years together in the kitchen with their family and are often on the phone discussing their latest favorite recipes. Danielle still lives in New Jersey, and Francesco lives in Manhattan. This is their first book together.

To learn more about Francesco’s other books, please visit FrancescoSedita.com

Author Residence: New York, New York & New Jersey

Luciano Lozano is the illustrator of Boys Dance!, Mayhem at the Museum, The Sun Shines Everywhere, and Diana Dances, which he also authored. His art is regularly seen in newspapers and magazines worldwide. He lives in Barcelona. Please visit him at LucianoLozano.com and follow him on Instagram @Ilustrista.

Illustrator Residence: Barcelona, Spain