First Helpings: A History of Children and Food

‘The authors shine a light on the impact of hunger on children and their families and the book highlights how food is interwoven in everyday life and in the collective memory, which has an impact on the life course. An excellent book which leads all of us to think hard about these issues.’ – Gurpinder Singh Lalli, Professor of Education for Social Justice and Inclusion, University of Wolverhampton, and author of Schools, Food and Social Learning

‘Albon and Palmer bring us authentic voices of children and how their “foodways” have changed over time. The excellent selection of their voices and images is salutary and by turns celebratory. I recommend this fascinating book and ask for more.’ – Penny Lawrence, Associate Professor, Early Childhood Education, UCL Institute of Education

Deborah Albon is a former early years professional and lecturer at the University of Roehampton, London, and has published widely about many food topics.

Amy Palmer is a former infant teacher and lecturer at the University of Roehampton, London, and has published on children’s literature and education.