LASAGNA MEANS I LOVE YOU

What are the essential ingredients that make a family? Eleven-year-old Mo is making up her own recipe in this unforgettable story that's a little sweet, a little sour, and totally delicious.

Praise for Lasagna Means I Love You

  • A Junior Library Guild Selection

  • ALSC Notable Book

  • A 2023 Golden Poppy Award Finalist

  • A New York Public Library 2023 Best Book of the Year

  • 2023 OWL Awards Middle School Winner

  • 2023 Earphones Award Winner

  • 2024-2025 Nebraska Golden Sower Award Nominee

  • “Readers will laugh, cry, and embrace Mo completely as they rejoice at the wonderful twist that leads to a happy new beginning for her. Deeply moving and tender.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

  • “Mo’s pitch-perfect voice vividly portrays her metropolitan past life with her quirky, vibrant grandmother; her own messy and layered feelings; and her established and growing relationships with others. Watching Mo develop new bonds and begin to feel like she has a place in the world is extremely satisfying.” — Publishers Weekly, starred review

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