Greek-American children's author Anna Prokos brings the story of Vasilopita to life with the publication of her newest book, The Lucky Cake.

Children around the world celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa, but kids with a Greek heritage anxiously wait for New Year’s Eve. At the stroke of midnight, families cut a traditional cake called Vasilopita (va-see-LO-pee-ta). But this holiday cake is no ordinary confection. It holds a special surprise inside that’s said to bring a year of good luck to the person who finds it.

The Lucky Cake is a heartwarming story about a boy named Billy who thinks he will never be lucky. But as he learns the legend behind this beloved tradition, Billy realizes how lucky he already is!

Follow Billy and his family in a story that inspires sharing and love. Then, follow the author’s family recipe to make your own lucky cake. Start your own tradition as you gather friends and family to discover who will win the golden coin.

A portion of the proceeds from the sales of The Lucky Cake books will benefit The Greek Children’s Fund, providing financial assistance towards the daily, non-medical needs of Greek, Cypriot and
Greek-American children and their families.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR AND ARTIST
Anna Prokos has written more than 40 books for children and their families. As a child, she eagerly awaited her mother’s annual Vasilopita. Now, she has passed that Greek tradition along to her children and thousands of children around the world with the publication of her newest book. Ms. Prokos is hard at work writing the book’s sequel,
The Lucky Year. She also conducts author workshops at schools to get kids excited about reading and the literary arts. Ms. Prokos lives in Bergen County, NJ, with her husband and three children.

Christina Tsevis is an illustrator who lives in Athens, Greece, and is no stranger to the art world. Her family has been
creating beautiful artwork for years, and motivated her to create her own designs as a teenager. To create the illustrations for this book, Ms. Tsevis drew upon her love of family traditions. Ms. Tsevis is inspired by children, nature, and animals—and she comes across all of these as she hikes the streets, hills, and mountains of Greece.

About A-to-Z Publishing
At A-to-Z Publishing, we specialize in books that help children be and achieve their best. Founded by children's author Anna Prokos, we’re growing with our readers, publishing books designed to inspire and motivate children to explore their world and spark curiosity in their hearts and minds.