Akua Goes to the Post Office
From the Series Leaders Are Readers
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 takes Akua and her friends to the post office to purchase stamps, paper, and envelopes. The children practice writing letters and addressing envelopes. Now they are ready to stay in touch all summer long.
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| Interest Level | Preschool - Grade 2 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 1 |
| Category | SEL: D Relationship Skills, SEL: E Responsible Decision-Making, Social Emotional Learning |
| Copyright | 2025 |
| Publisher | Planting People Growing Justice Press |
| Imprint | Planting People Growing Justice Press |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Publication Date | 2025-01-01 |
Author: Dr. Artika R. Tyner
Dr. Artika Tyner is a passionate educator, award-winning author, civil rights attorney, sought-after speaker, and advocate for justice. She lives in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and is the founder of the Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute.
Illustrator: Bilal Karaca
Bilal Karaca graduated from the Traditional Turkish Arts Department, Fine Arts Faculty of Selçuk University. He has illustrated various children’s books and magazines.
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Leaders Are Readers
The Leaders Are Readers series is designed to inspire early readers to discover joy in reading. These books support hands-on learning, feature relatable characters, and foster leadership development. View available downloads →