Cocoa Books

03/08/2026

We held our first advisory board meeting, bringing together a group of leaders who believe in the importance of literacy and diverse stories for children.

We’re growing! So thankful to have voices around the table helping guide the vision and expand our impact in classrooms and communities.

03/05/2026

Thank you, John G. Carlisle Elementary School, for inviting Cocoa Books to celebrate Read Across America! We loved sharing COOKIES ARE NOT FOR BREAKFAST! with your first graders. 🍪📚

03/01/2026

03/01/2026

2nd time participating in the Black Child Book Fair! Thank you, Coach Brian Westbrook, Sr. and Agape Love Ministries for hosting authors and giving us a platform to share our stories.

It was a good day! 📚✨

02/13/2026

Promo day for Cincy Reads! 16 days until the city wide reading challenge begins! Are you registered?

Go to https://cincinnatilibrary.beanstack.org to create your login and start tracking your minutes on March 1st! Follow cincyreads513 for more!

02/05/2026

Wishing one of our founders a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! 🎉✨ Happy birthday, Mr. Keith!

02/04/2026

Donate your gently used books! 📚♥️

01/19/2026

Education is about shaping hearts and minds. 📖📚

Today, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and his dream by continuing to create inclusive stories and encourage empathy in little readers.

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day!

01/12/2026

We are excited to be apart of this initiative with Cincy Reads! If you’re in Cincinnati, consider joining us for the Cincy Reads Challenge during the month of March! Check out the graphic for more information on the challenge and instructions on how to sign up!

We’ll have a few giveaways and prizes, so be sure to follow for more info!

01/12/2026

Our stories begin with purpose. Whether you’re new here, or been here for awhile, welcome! Thank you for being apart of our story. We hope you’ll stay awhile. ♥️

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