{"product_id":"akeem-keeps-bees","title":"Akeem Keeps Bees!","description":"\u003cb\u003eNew York Public Library's Best Books of 2025 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Young readers will learn the basics of beekeeping with this vibrantly illustrated book that takes place on the Sankofa Farms apiary. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Told from Akeem's perspective, \u003ci\u003eAkeem Keeps Bees!\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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.","brand":"Storey Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50521447956579,"sku":"9781635866094","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/7515\/0179\/files\/imageloader_55d7e3e6-d99a-431b-b1b7-fbd4873ea4aa.jpg?v=1790173703","url":"https:\/\/redricebooks.com\/products\/akeem-keeps-bees","provider":"Red Rice Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}