Congratulations to Minoa Elementary School Librarian Tina Nabinger, who recently received the 2018 Makers: Women Who Make America award from WCNY, honoring the achievements of Central New York women who inspire others.

Tina created “Book Cooks,” an after-school program for grades 2-5, that combines cooking from recipes inspired by literature and nonfiction books they read together. As a side bar, Tina also teaches her students about nutrition and making healthy choices. Students take field trips to restaurants and have visits from guest chefs.

Stories, cooking and eating. Oh my!

Tina is pictured above, at the award ceremony, with her co-workers.

Makers: Women Who Change Central New York aired on WCNY and featured interviews with all ten award winners.