Planting People Growing Justice Press

Akua is excited to visit her grandparents and cousins over summer break, but she is worried she will miss her friends at home. Akua has an idea! She will write letters to her friends. Mama… Read More →

Each night, Akua's mother shares a bedtime story and concludes with a delightful list of affirmations. Akua waits excitedly to name the affirmations one by one, and her mother joins in,… Read More →

Each day, Akua's mother teaches her a new math lesson through fun and interactive learning activities. Akua discovers joy in learning mathematics, which boosts her confidence in STEM. She… Read More →

A fun and resourceful book that takes children and even adults on a visual journey throughout the continent of Africa. Readers will visit the pinnacle of Mount Kilimanjaro and learn a few… Read More →

Music is the language of the soul. Carl Walker is a musician, pastor, and the founder of Walker West Music Academy, a music school in St. Paul, Minnesota. Driven by a mission to use music to Read More →

A young girl learns of the cultural significance of the pot of gumbo she cooks with her father each Sunday. It connects her with her culture, history, and heritage. As the aroma of gumbo… Read More →

Jaheem learns the importance of honoring his cultural roots. He is introduced to Kwanzaa as a family tradition, when African American families gather together to celebrate their culture and… Read More →

J is for Justice. U is for Union Army. J Is for Juneteenth was written by three young writers as part of a collaborative youth writing competition hosted by Planting People Growing Justice… Read More →

"'Words are powerful,' Grandma told Justice. 'They can be used in powerful ways to do good or to do harm. That's why it's important to always be careful with your words.'" Justice has grown… Read More →

If we can come together, if we can build together, if we can make music together . . . We will build the type of harmony we need to promote love, justice, and freedom. Kofi Loves Music… Read More →

Tuesdays are a special day when Kojo and his father visit the library. Today Kojo sees his best friends, Akua and Kofi, at the library. They enjoy story time and a coloring craft together,… Read More →

Encourage children to think about science every day by coming along with Kojo and his scientist father. Together, they explore a new science topic every day of the week, helping young… Read More →

Kwame is excited to tell his family who he voted for and why in his school student government election. To his surprise, his family is also getting ready to be part of Election Day. He… Read More →

Swahili is a world language. This book introduces young English-speaking children to basic vocabulary in Swahili. They will embark on a journey of learning how to count by identifying basic… Read More →

Twi is the language widely spoken throughout Ghana. Unlock the world of bilingual learning with this introduction to basic Twi vocabulary. English-speaking children will embark on a journey… Read More →

Shirley Chisholm was a shero, a born leader, and a pioneer for women and Black people in America. She was an educator in her early career and later entered politics, becoming the first Black Read More →

From attiéké to zobo and all the amazing foods in between, The Amazing Foods of Africa introduces readers to the traditional ingredients and dishes cooked and enjoyed in many African… Read More →