Through extensive interviews and meticulous research, ‘The Migrant Chef: The Life and Times of Lalo García’ paints a vivid portrait of a culinary icon.
Books + Films
20 Children’s Books Celebrating Food and Agriculture
Discover children’s books that empower young readers with food literacy, inspiring them to build a sustainable food future.
23 Must-Read Books that Will Transform How You Think about Food and the World
This fall, Food Tank invites you to embark on a literary journey with 23 remarkable books that promise to expand and enrich your comprehension of food systems while harnessing the transformative power of storytelling.
18 Eye-Opening Food Systems Documentaries to Watch
Dive deep into the global food scene with this list of compelling films and docuseries. These 18 documentaries unpack everything from the struggles of small-scale farmers to the incredible work of activists advocating for a more sustainable food future. Whether…
Food Tank’s 2023 Summer Reading List
Embark on a global literary journey this summer, exploring the intersections of food, culture, and environmental responsibility through our handpicked selection of books.
20 Books About Food, Agriculture, and the Environment on Food Tank’s Spring 2023 Reading List
This Spring, be inspired by new recipes, a guidebook for climate action, lessons from the Earth, and much more.
New Book Gives Voice to Black Environmentalists’ Relationship to the Land
With Black Earth Wisdom, author and farmer Leah Penniman sets out to create a book she hopes will inspire others to engage in their own Earth listening practice.
Former Tech Entrepreneur’s New Book Urges Corporations to Prioritize the Planet
Eric Archambeau has recently released Costing the Earth, calling upon the corporate sector and world leaders to save the Earth.
Unlock the Secrets of Living Your Longest, Healthiest Life
Dr. Mark Hyman’s new book, Young Forever, explains why food isn’t like medicine. It is medicine.
Food Tank’s Winter 2023 Reading List
Covering topics from Indigenous knowledge systems to the impact of the climate crisis on the wine industry, these 20 books will carry readers through the winter.
Using Storytelling in Film to Re-Attach Ourselves to Our Food Systems
Films focused on food systems can help tell us specific ways we can make an impact with the information we’re learning and the stories we’re hearing.
Celebrate a Nourishing Future on Land and Sea
Join Food Tank during the Sundance Film Festival for three days of movie screenings, talks, tastings, and more.
20 Cookbooks Celebrating Food, Tradition, and Family
For culinary inspiration, check out these 20 cookbooks highlighting dishes from the Mexico and the American South to Portugal and Sri Lanka.
Let’s Tell Our Kids Bedtime Stories About Food Systems
Activism, advocacy and involvement in food and agriculture issues can and should start at an early age.
21 Children’s Books Spreading Love for Food and Community
Food Tank is highlighting 21 titles to help inspire youth to take an interest in the food they eat and the world around them.
‘Raw Deal’ Tells All in U.S. Big Meat Exposé
A new book shows the U.S. meat industry, as it currently exists, cannot survive.
Film Series Says Out with Industrial Agriculture, in with Agroecology in Africa
The benefits of agroecology are backed by scientific evidence, but a recent film shows philanthropists continue to fund industrialized agriculture.
20 Books on Food and Agriculture to Read this Fall
Food Tank has compiled 20 new books to add to your reading list.
Telling the Stories that Don’t Always ‘Make it on the Map’
An Assistant Professor of African and African Diaspora Studies, Dr. Ashanté Reese talks about the power of empathy, uplifting stories that aren’t always told, and the people pushing against anti-blackness in their everyday lives.
The Politics of Eating While Black
Psyche Williams-Forson’s new book examines the surveillance and food shaming that Black eaters face.
