Little learners
ABCs and first words for curious readers.
Inclusive picture books with AI images, coloring books, and keepsakes that spark imagination, big feelings, and belonging.
The books readers ask for again and again.
New release: Jahrel and the Five Borough Flow
Jahrel has always had the juice, but performing in front of people makes his heart go BOOM. A rhyming hip-hop read-aloud about stage fright, courage, and finding your voice across all five boroughs of New York City.
Written by Shakeema Funchess
Rooted In Us: 12 Afromations for Rest, Power & Purpose. A year of affirmations celebrating joy, rest, love, and legacy.
New stories, just added to the shelf.
Newsletter & short stories
Monthly letters from Shakeema, original short stories, and seasonal reflections for the whole family.
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The 2026 midterms brought historic firsts in governors’ offices, the Senate, Congress, and tribal government. Meet the women who made history and what their leadership may...
Read more: November Newsletter: The Future Is... Female Leadership
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Shakeema Funchess reflects on the inaugural Black & Brown Educators of the Capital District Conference and conversations about language, racial harm, radical hope, and school-community partnerships.
Read more: A Day at Rooted. Resilient. Reimagining Education
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January doesn’t burst in, it arrives quietly. After the noise of December, January offers something rare: space. Space to breathe. Space to reflect. Space to begin...
Read more: ❄️ January 2026: Beginnings, Balance, and BecomingDownload printable pages featuring our characters and settle in for a cozy afternoon of color.