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Books x Bees Storytime with Sankofa Farms

Thu, Aug 21

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Durham

Join Book Harvest & Sankofa Farms for a fun storytime all about bees!

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Books x Bees Storytime with Sankofa Farms
Books x Bees Storytime with Sankofa Farms

Time & Location

Aug 21, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Durham, 2501 University Dr, Durham, NC 27707, USA

About the event

Join Book Harvest & Sankofa Farms for an enchanting afternoon of storytelling and bee adventures!


Discover the wonderful world of beekeeping through "Akeem Keeps Bees" as our friends at Sankofa Farms share their delightful book and bring the story to life. Young explorers will have the chance to slip into a child-sized beekeeper suit, create bee-themed crafts, and learn fascinating facts about these amazing pollinators.


This hands-on experience combines literacy with nature education, making it perfect for curious minds who love books and the great outdoors. Come ready to buzz with excitement!


More about the Featured Story:

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,…


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Since 2011, Book Harvest has provided more than 3 million books to families, ensuring that parents have the tools and power to ignite and strengthen their children's literacy. With programs that are grounded in evidence, Book Harvest believes that literacy starts at birth, in the home, powered by parents, and nourished with books.

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