Told from Akeem's perspective, Akeem Keeps Bees! begins with the arrival and installation of a package of bees and follows the sequence of beekeeping tasks throughout the year, as Akeem and his dad inspect the hive, find the queen, deal with a swarm, harvest honey, and prepare for winter. Along the way, Akeem also learns the special role that the bees play on the farm. Every part of the process is illustrated for young readers, with graphically inspired panels and diagrams.
The author, Kamal Bell, is a leading voice among Black farmers educating and inspiring Black youth about farming and beekeeping.
| ISBN: | 9781635866094 |
| Publication date: | 13th February 2025 |
| Author: | Kamal E Bell, Akeem Bell |
| Illustrator: | Darnell Johnson |
| Publisher: | Storey Publishing an imprint of Little, Brown |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 47 pages |
| Reading age: | 8+ |
| Genres: |
The Natural World |
Told from Akeem's perspective, Akeem Keeps Bees! begins with the arrival and installation of a package of bees and follows the sequence of beekeeping tasks throughout the year, as Akeem and his dad inspect the hive, find the queen, deal with a swarm, harvest honey, and prepare for winter. Along the way, Akeem also learns the special role that the bees play on the farm.
Akeem Keeps Bees! is aimed at readers aged 8 and over.
Akeem Keeps Bees! features in the following genres: The Natural World
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Akeem Keeps Bees! was written by Kamal E Bell, Akeem Bell and published by Storey Publishing an imprint of Little, Brown
Akeem Keeps Bees! has 47 pages