The Last Slice

A Three Kings Day Treat

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A hilarious holiday tale about the highs and lows of eating one very special Three Kings Day dessert: the Rosca de Reyes, a sweet bread with a figurine of the baby Jesus hidden inside!

Marta is finally old enough for her own slice of the special, sneaky dessert she loves so much—la Rosca de Reyes.

The colorful crown of sweet bread is so tempting, but Marta knows the truth—there’s a baby hiding in the dessert: el Niño Dios. Marta can’t help but wonder what will happen if she accidentally eats the little figurine of baby Jesus. 

Suddenly, Marta will do whatever it takes to avoid picking the last slice of la rosca—no matter how badly she wants a bite!

This humorous story of one girl’s journey to overcome her fears explores the traditions of Three Kings Day and the importance of family and faith.
 
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Melissa Seron Richardson

About the Author

Melissa Seron Richardson is a Mexican American mom of three who lives in Utah. Having grown up as a mixed-race child, she hopes her work will give a voice and a path to other mixed-race kids to discover where they belong. Melissa is the author of The Last Slice and Five Words That Are Mine. She invites you to follow her on Instagram @melissaseronrichardson.

Edel Rodriguez is a Cuban American artist and author who has exhibited internationally, was the art director of Time magazine, and has created artwork for The New York Times,Time magazine, and The New Yorker, just to name a few. He is the illustrator of many books, including his own The Mango Tree (La mata de mango), Song for Jimi: The Story of Guitar Legend Jimi Hendrix by Charles R. Smith Jr., and Float Like a Butterfly by Ntozake Shange. Edel lives with his wife and daughters in New Jersey, and he invites you to discover his work at edelrodriguez.com.

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Monica Arnaldo

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