Sallie Ann Robinson facts for kids
Sallie Ann Robinson is a famous American cookbook author and chef. She is also a historian who knows a lot about culture. She grew up on Daufuskie Island in South Carolina. Sallie Ann is well-known for her deep understanding of Gullah traditions and history.
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Early Life and Island Roots
Growing Up on Daufuskie Island
Sallie Ann Robinson was born on Daufuskie Island. This was before many people who lived there started selling their family land. In the 1960s, many islanders moved to other parts of South Carolina, Georgia, or Florida.
A Character in a Famous Book
Even before she wrote her own books, Sallie Ann was in a famous story. She was a character named Ethel in Pat Conroy's book, The Water Is Wide. Pat Conroy was a teacher on Daufuskie Island, and Sallie Ann was one of his students. They stayed friends even when she grew up. Sometimes, they would even appear at book events together before Conroy passed away in 2016.
Sharing Island History
Members of Sallie Ann's family are also shown in a book called Daufuskie Island, A Photographic Essay. This book was made by Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe. Today, Sallie Ann runs a tour company on Daufuskie Island. She shares the Gullah way of life and history with visitors.
Published Works
Books by Sallie Ann Robinson
Sallie Ann Robinson's books are very popular. People love them because they mix real Gullah recipes with old home remedies. Her books also share folklore, personal stories, and show how the Gullah language is spoken.
Her published books include:
- Gullah Home Cooking the Daufuskie Way (ISBN: 0807827835, University of North Carolina Press, 2003)
- Cooking the Gullah Way, Morning, Noon, and Night (ISBN: 0807831506, University of North Carolina Press, 2007)
- Sallie Ann Robinson's Kitchen from the Lowcountry and Family Lore (ISBN: 9780813056296, University of Florida, 2019)
- Image of America DAUFUSKIE ISLAND (ISBN: 9781467127684, 2019)
