The Tasty Gathering

Book Design | Creative Writing | Illustration | Immersive Graphic Design

DERT is a social enterprise that activates books into fundraising tools that raise money for literacy programs. It was founded by two brothers: an Olympia book curator, Ernesto Chavez, and a Brooklyn graphic designer, Marcos Chavez. DERT believes that books, like food, music or art, should be curated in thoughtful selections that connect readers with values and ideas that will improve and bring meaning to their daily lives. Parsons students and DERT collaborate to create infant books for early learning.

This book guides newborns to learn how to express their feelings towards wanting something. With the help from different types of foods, the story teaches babies how to describe something tasty. Infants learn and practice ways to let adults know what they want to improve communication skills. Additionally, they get exposed to an array of colors, patterns, and forms.