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The World's 1st Luxury Children's Book...

…featuring Black voices. Coming to bookstores September 22, 2026
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Grandma Dee’s Pineapple Upside-Down Cake by Markette “Sugar” Sheppard is a sweet, lyrical tale about a little girl named Sugar who loves baking with her grandmother. As the story unfolds, readers delight in the whimsical mixing and swirling of ingredients for this classic American dessert. More than a recipe, the time Grandma Dee and Sugar spend together in the kitchen shows that baking is about sharing love, and creating heart-warming moments and memories that can be cherished over a lifetime. Pre-order this special collectors hardcover book, which will come with luxury finishes and a high-quality print, to be one of the first to receive a copy with it’s released this fall.

Why I wrote this book...

When I think about my childhood, I don’t remember the toys so much. I remember grandma’s kitchen.

The sound of mixing. The smell of butter and sugar. The gentle lessons passed down during conversations over cake. That’s why I wrote Grandma Dee’s Pineapple Upside-Down Cake. It’s for every child who has sweet memories of their grandmother’s love—and for every grown-up who wants to pass that feeling on.

If you pre-order the book, I’d love to sign it and gift you free shipping, plus a free download of a special recipe for pineapple upside-down cake inspired by Grandma Dee.

Pre-order here to be one of the first in the world to receive a signed copy when it’s released on September 22, 2026 .Your free download will be sent in a thank you note.

Warmly,

Markette Sheppard

This Book Was Made with Love, Care & Dedication

From the Author

For all the grandchildren the world over who have shared sweet moments with their grandmothers over the simplest of activities.

You will grow up to cherish those times for the rest of your life, and when you become a “Grand,” always remember to make these types of memories with your littles.

And for Grandma Dee. May your legacy live on for generations to come.

— Markette Sheppard

From the Illustrator

For all the little hands that mix, taste, and spill…

And for the big hearts that pass down love through their recipes.

To my husband, the best chef in the world and to my three sweet chocolate treasures.

Thank you to Markette for trusting me to illustrate this beautiful and heartwarming family story. And for Grandma Dee, may your legacy live on for generations to come.

— Anne Vuitton Conquet

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Grandma Dee’s Pineapple Upside-Down Cake is sure to be a classic. Uniquely printed with luxury materials, such as gold foil and a glossy dust cover enclosed with ribbon book mark, it is the world’s first children’s picture book featuring African-Americans celebrating family, baking, and cherished traditions across generations.

Testimonial

Markette’s story brings a smile to my face and reminds me of my Russian grandmother Lena and her sponge cake. When my sister and I were little, our father would take us on an “errand,” which was really code for visiting our grandma, who lived just two blocks away. We would spend the entire afternoon enjoying her sponge cake straight out of the oven. She passed away when we were very young, but those memories around her cake and our quality time with “Babushka Lena” still live on in our hearts decades later.

— Gayle Schachter Levin

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