LibGuides: Wichita State Common Read 2022: Notes From a Young Black Chef: Resources for Instructors

Resources for Instructors

Book Club questions for Notes From a Young Black Chef: A Memoir by Kwame Onwuachi and Joshua David Stein

The National Museum of African American History is not Kwame's first or last job discussed in this book. What do you see as the significance of opening the book with this temporary job?
What are some ways Kwame makes sure his kitchens are inclusive? Why is this important to him?
Kwame seems to present himself differently depending on the situation. How do you feel about this?
Kwame explores his personal biases while employed as a cook on an oil cleanup ship. Discuss some situations where you have been surprised to discover your biases or where you have been forced to confront your biases.
The book is dedicated to 11 different women. How are Kwame’s relationships different with men and women in the book?
The closing of Shaw Bijou was a more traumatic loss than the loss of his other businesses. He takes a long time to recover. What are some ways to cope with a devastating loss or traumatic event? Do you have any similar experiences?

chapter-based questions for Notes from a Young Black Chef

LibGuides from other Universities about this book

Assignment Resources - MTC Reads 2020: Notes from a Young Black Chef - LibGuides at Midlands Technical College

Themes - Campus Book Read 2020: Notes from a Young Black Chef - Research Guides at Concordia College (MN)

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