Black history & culture
Juneteenth Jubilee: Messages of Freedom
Explore freedom and the stories of Juneteenth, one page at a time.
$10.00 USD
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Books, poetry & creative goods
Stories for every age.Tools for every day.
Discover inclusive children's books, poetry, calendars, planners, journals, and creative goods by Shakeema Funchess, all made to spark reflection, culture, creativity, and connection.
For readers, writers, classrooms, and everyday life.
Books that open doors… with much more to explore.
✦ Inclusive books for children & adults
✦ Poetry, planners, calendars & gifts
✦ By author Shakeema Funchess
Events in the Community
Something meaningful for every chapter.
Explore poetry, calendars, organizers, journals, and creative goods made for reflection, inspiration, and everyday life.
Voice & reflection
Poetry Books
Poetry and anthologies for healing, identity, memory, and creative expression.
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Art for the year
Calendars
Culture, inspiration, and striking artwork for every month of the year.
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Plan & reflect
Organizers & Journals
Planners, journals, and notebooks for purposeful days and thoughtful moments.
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Creative extras
Other Items
Bookmarks, stickers, jewelry, pens, apparel, and small gifts from Adventures in Zen.
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A story for their shelf
Open a book. Open a world.
Discover stories that bring history, imagination, and everyday wonder a little closer.
Culture & discovery
The ABCs Of Pinkster: A Story to Share
Meet Pinkster through an alphabet adventure made for sharing.
$10.00 USD
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Bedtime & wonder
Goodnight, North Star
Settle into a story for a quieter, cozier end to the day.
$10.00 USD
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Find their next chapter
Growing readers, meet your stories.
A little guidance for the grown-ups choosing their next great read.
The heart behind the stories
Books are only the beginning.
Adventures in Zen Books brings together inclusive children's literature, poetry, journals, calendars, creative goods, and learning experiences. Across every format, Shakeema's work centers culture, reflection, imagination, and belonging.
Author, educator & social-emotional learning advocate
Meet the authorFor schools & community groups
Bring the stories to life.
Start a conversation about author visits, storytelling, and creative activities for your school or group.
Explore school visits & workshops →For little makers
Keep the creativity going.
Make a little room for imagination with free coloring pages to enjoy at home or in your classroom.
Explore free activities →A note on our artwork: Our children's book illustrations are AI-generated. We share this openly so you can choose what feels right for your family or classroom.