Booklist and Kirkus each praised When Alexander Graced the Table in Starred Reviews. Kirkus proclaimed, “The joy of cooking—and family—brought to brilliant life.” Booklist says, “For an excellent example of #BlackBoyJoy, look to this sweet celebration of food and familial love from renowned chef Smalls and his cocreators. Warmth and community are exuded in Morrison’s oil paintings.” Published by Simon & Schuster/Denene Millner books, When Alexander Graced the Table, written by Alexander Smalls and Denene Millner and illustrated by Frank Morrison, hits shelves in January.
