American Soul: The Black History of Food in the United States
By Anela Malik
Published by National Geographic
Debuts September 9, 2025
This is a love letter. A celebration.
American Soul traces the Black roots of American cuisine—from traumatic roots to the joy and innovation cultivated and nourished in each plate.
This stunning, coffee-table-worthy book tells the story of what we’ve built, what we’ve passed down, and how food has always been a tool for survival, power, and community.
Because Black food is American food.
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Pre-orders help determine how many copies get printed, how widely it gets stocked, and how seriously it’s promoted.
For a book like American Soul, that means your early support isn’t just about buying a book—it’s a powerful signal that Black voices, Black history, and Black contributions to American food culture deserve space on every shelf.
Inside You'll Find:
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Features on Black chefs, historians, and culture shapers
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Recipes and bites from across the diaspora
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Historical insights that connect past to present
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Gorgeous photography and storytelling that feeds your spirit