Akeem Keeps Bees!
Akeem Keeps Bees!: A Close-Up Look at the Honey Makers
and Pollinators of Sankofa Farms
Hardcover – February 4, 2025
by Kamal Eugene William Bell (Author),
Darnell Johnson (Illustrator)
Young readers will learn the basics of beekeeping with this vibrantly illustrated book that takes place on the Sankofa Farms apiary.
Told from Akeem's perspective, Akeem Keeps Bees! begins with the arrival and installation of a package of bees and follows Akeem and his Dad throughout the year as they inspect the hive, find the queen, deal with a swarm, harvest honey, and prepare for winter.
Every part of the process is illustrated for young readers, teaching them the special role that bees play on a farm. The author, Kamal Bell, is a leading voice among Black farmers educating and inspiring Black youth about farming and beekeeping. Perfect for children ages 6 through 10.
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC (February 4, 2025)
Language: English
Hardcover: 38 pages
ISBN-10: 163586609X
ISBN-13: 978-1635866094
Reading Age: 8 - 10 years
Grade Level: 3 - 5
Item Weight: 14.3 ounces
Dimensions: 9.3 x 0.32 x 10.3 inches
