Students from three Indianapolis high schools are showcasing their writing skills and creativity through a new, food-focused zine.
The magazine-like publication, called “Too Many Cooks,” features the works of students who participated in the Patachou Foundation’s summer Food Fellowship Program, which seeks to teach high schoolers real-world skills and connect them to mentors in the food industry.
The students’ first edition of “Too Many Cooks” explores themes of food justice, sustainability and community empowerment through art, poetry, essays and interviews. It also offers reflections of students’ summer experiences in hospitality, culinary arts, urban agriculture and coffee.
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Students from Arsenal Technical High School, Believe Circle City High School and Purdue Polytechnic High School participated in the Patachou Foundation’s summer program.
They will celebrate the zine’s first issue with a launch party from 5-7 p.m. Aug. 15 at Dream Palace Books and Coffee, 111 E. 16th St., Suite 101. The party is free and open to the public.
Attendees can purchase a copy of “Too Many Cooks” for $10. Proceeds will benefit the Food Fellowship Program. More information is available online at thepatachoufoundation.org.
Mirror Indy reporter Carley Lanich covers early childhood and K-12 education. Contact her at carley.lanich@mirrorindy.org or follow her on X @carleylanich.
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