Ann Hodgman is a funny lady. In this book, she explains how she got that way. But the book only goes up through sixth grade.

After that, her life became so embarrassing that writing it down would have caused the pages to burst into flames.

In BEAT THIS!, Hodgman taunted readers: "Are your recipes better than mine? I can't believe it. But if you think your potato salad will make me lie down and dry with shame, send in the recipe." Now Hodgeman presents the winners - including a potato salad that did beat hers. Chockablock with Hodgman's witticisms and pronouncements, this book will have readers laughing aloud as they turn out unbeatable dishes.