EMERGENCY QUARTERS

Dominican-born, Bronx-raised food writer Carlos Matias and Ezra Jack Keats award-winning illustrator Gracey Zhang deliver a stunning picture book based on a finalist in the New York Times Metropolitan Diary "Best of the Year," about a young boy in the city who tries his best to avoid spending his precious quarters on tempting local treats, but instead saves them for an "emergency." Perfect for fans of Matt de La Peña, Antwan Eady, and Jacqueline Woodson.

INSPIRED BY A NEW YORK TIMES METROPOLITAN DIARY ENTRY
Emergency Quarters was originally a short story submitted by Carlos Matias into the New York Times Metropolitan Diary. The story was so beloved by readers, it earned a spot as a top five finalist for the Metropolitan Diary entry of the year.


Carlos Matias' writing has been featured in the New York Times, Taste, Bon Appétit, and Edible Bronx.
Gracey Zhang is the writer and illustrator of Lala's Words.