JUST THE RIGHT CAKE

From Christina Tosi, the playful creator of the popular bakery Milk Bar, comes this story of a boy finding his comfort and creativity again after his parents' divorce. Original cake recipe included!

For Paul, every day is the perfect day to bake a cake, but after his parents separate, his recipe doesn't taste quite right anymore. Soon, Paul is on a mission to make a new cake that fits his new life, incorporating some of his parents' favorite ingredients with his own in this tale about moving forward after a big life change and trying something new can be an adventure.


Christina Tosi is the two-time James Beard Award-winning chef and owner of Milk Bar. Known for baking outside of the lines and turning dessert on its head, Christina founded Milk Bar in 2008, now with 16 locations throughout the country. Christina has been a judge on Fox's Master Chef and Master Chef Junior series, and was the only woman and only American baker featured on the hit Netflix docu-series, Chef's Table: Pastry.

Emily Balsley is an illustrator who spends her days creating in her color studio in Madison, WI. Her freelance clients include American Girl, Mudpuppy, Highlights Magazine, and Storey Publishing; the UW Memorial Union, Food Fight Restaurants, and Madison Magazine. When she isn't making, she loves to ride her bike, box, and spend time with her family and friends.