As part of its membership in the Illinois Libraries Present (ILP) online program series, the Rock Island Public Library will host cookbook author Maya-Camille Broussard on Nov. 8. All ILP programs are free and open to any registered member of the public.
On Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 7 pm, guests can experience an online demo from the kitchen of Maya-Camille Broussard just in time for Thanksgiving. Broussard, star of Netflix’s Bake Squad, and owner of Chicago-based Justice of the Pies, will share her love of pie, the stories of those that inspired her, and some tips and tricks to help you make the perfect Thanksgiving pie.
Broussard uses her love of food to have a positive impact on the local community. She offers an “I Knead love” workshop several times each year for kids from low-income households to learn basic cooking skills, healthy eating habits, and nutrition. Justice of the Pies has partnered with many Chicago area charities to provide meals for communities on the South and West sides. During the COVID pandemic, her bakery partnered with Frontline Food to provide food from restaurants for front-line workers. Being hearing impaired, Broussard works hard to set an example for young bakers by telling the story of her struggles and success.
Her bakery, Justice of the Pies, was established in honor of her late father, Stephen J. Broussard. Steve, who dubbed himself the Pie Master, was a criminal defense attorney with a passion for baking and eating anything made with a crust. Justice of the Pies was created to celebrate his love for pies and to honor his belief that everyone deserves an opportunity to reform their lives.
To sign up for any ILP presentation, visit the Rock Island Library events calendar at www.rockislandlibrary.org, or call the Library’s Reference Desk at 309-732-7341. All ILP presentations hosted by the Rock Island Library are free and open to any registered guest.
This online event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP), a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. The virtual collaboration brings library patrons access to best-selling authors and programs that would be otherwise unattainable for a single library due to budget or production constraints.
Illinois Libraries Present is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). Illinois Libraries Present is committed to inclusion and accessibility.