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The Gathering Table

by Antwan Eady Publisher: KNOPF

A family’s traditions gather around one table

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Awards & Recognition

  • Editorial selection

    An NPR Best Book of the Year

    Named an NPR Best Book of the Year.

AlbakiReads Editorial

A family’s traditions gather around one table

Across the seasons, a Southern family’s table becomes the setting for occasions both familiar and life-changing, including an anniversary, Juneteenth, a wedding, and the arrival of a new baby. The gatherings connect family celebration with the wider work of showing up for one another. Gullah Geechee culture is part of that picture, giving the book a cultural thread alongside its themes of kinship and community. The recurring table offers a clear way into the story’s larger idea: belonging is built through shared time and traditions.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 exploring family traditions and celebrations
  • Families looking for a picture book that includes Juneteenth and Gullah Geechee culture
  • Young readers interested in stories about community and being there for one another

Themes

Family traditionsCommunity and belongingGullah Geechee cultureCelebration and togetherness

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Book overview

The author of Nigel and the Moon delivers a joyful picture book about how a Southern family gathers around a special table for year-round celebrations that highlight the importance of family, community, and coming together.

A NPR BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR

In my family,
there are traditions.
And my favorite--
happen around this table.

No matter the season, no matter the reason, the love that surrounds this boy's family table is palpable and neverending. From a golden anniversary to Juneteenth, a special wedding to a new baby sister, here is a family that never forgets to come together and celebrate what it truly means to be there for each other.

Heartfelt illustrations complement the lyrical text in this poignant picture book that reveals how Gullah Geechee culture contributes to a family's love, and reminds us the importance of building community one gathering at a time.
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