The shake-shake of maracas vibrates down to your toes as you join Belle and her Ti Gran in the kitchen. Every year, Haitians around the world ring in the new year by eating a special meal called Freedom Soup. This tradition dates all the way back to the Haitian Revolution, and this year, it is Belle's turn to learn the family recipe. Together, grandmother and granddaughter dance and clap while preparing the holiday feast. As they chop and stir, Ti Gran shares the rich history of the soup, the roots of their family, and the triumphant story of Haiti's independence. This beautiful celebration of cultural traditions shows how stories are passed from one generation to the next. Lyrical text and vibrant illustrations bring history to life, offering a sensory experience that readers will savor to the very last drop.