Podcast · The Mother Load Podcast
On writing the shelf she wished she had
Krystal talks debut publishing, kitchen chaos and writing with toddlers underfoot.
May 4, 2026
Media
Interviews & press
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Interview · Modern Parent Magazine
Full circle: from notebook to bookstore shelf
A long-form profile on the six-year road to A Recipe for Love.
March 18, 2026
Video · YouTube
Read-aloud: A Recipe for Love
The complete author read-aloud, perfect for classrooms and bedtime.
February 2, 2026
Press · Little Big Page
Ten children's books celebrating Black joy
A Recipe for Love named a seasonal staff selection.
December 1, 2025
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Short bio (50 words)
Krystal Morris-Vassell is a children's book author and girl mom whose stories celebrate family. An English major and a lifelong lover of words, becoming an author was always one of her biggest dreams — a dream she made real with her first children's book, Aria and Selah's Kitchen Adventures: Book 1, A Recipe for Love.
Long bio
Books have always been a big part of her family, so creating a story inspired by her daughters and one of their favorite activities — cooking together — has been incredibly special. Every book in the series includes family-friendly recipes that bring the story off the page and into your kitchen, creating opportunities for connection, learning, and lasting memories. Created by a mom, made for moms, families, and anyone who believes in the magic of spending intentional time together. As she puts it: this is only the beginning.