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Celebrating 10 Years of Literacy Education
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​Keep the multicultural children's book movement growing! Add The Cocoa Kids Collection
® books to your child's bookshelf. 

Since 2013, these books for readers aged 6-8, have put multi-racial children center-stage in stories that promote readers' self-efficacy, prosocial life skills development, and literacy learning. 

It is a self-published book series that tackles big issues with wit, whimsy and chocolate!
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#ALL KIDS NEED BOOKS!
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​CELEBRATING THE SERIES' 10TH ANNIVERSARY!
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NEW! 
Lorena and the Magic Mocha Mirror© 
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Second Edition

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Lorena’s love of Magic Mocha Ice Cream makes her an easy target for body-shaming bullies on her family’s summer beach trip. But a trio of mermaids turn the tide and show Lorena that bodies come in all shapes and sizes. 

Crafted to be a conversation starter between young readers and their parent/caregivers, in this second edition story, neurodivergent readers in particular will enjoy new story features included to make this fun yarn accessible to all. 


ISBN 978-0-692-46642-1

NOW AVAILABLE IN PAPERBACK!

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​Isaiah and the Chocolate Mountain© ​ 
Second Edition
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When Isaiah gets the one thing he hates -- chocolate -- for his birthday, anger leads to adventure and a lesson in emotional intelligence. In the end, Isaiah's quick thinking -- and chocolate -- save the day! 

Crafted to be a conversation starter between young readers and their parent/caregivers, in this second edition story, neurodivergent readers in particular will enjoy new story features included to make this fun yarn accessible to all. 


​ISBN 978-0-692-46639-1 


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​Eddie and the Hot Cocoa Hot Rod©

Second Edition ​
 

Eddie's obsession with all things automotive, cars, and especially Formula One auto racing superstar Lewis Hamilton, are a constant distraction that draw his attention away from school and his math studies. That is until a special teacher with similar interests help him cross the academic finish line and make the grade.

Crafted to be a conversation starter between young readers and their parent/caregivers, in this second edition story, neurodivergent readers in particular will enjoy new story features included to make this fun yarn accessible to all. 

COMING SOON!

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Second Edition Featured Artists

Valorena Publishing's mission is to support and promote new and emergent voices and talent. And we are pleased to recognize young professionals like these for their contributions to our Second Edition.
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Illustrator
Ms. Tosin
​Akinwande

Lagos, Nigeria      

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  Copy Editor 
  Ms. Alexandra
  Petropoulos

  London, Eng, UK

 

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Creative Director
Mr. Darrow
​Alexander

Atlanta, GA, USA


FIRST EDITION COLLECTORS' BOOKS  
All first edition books will be retired upon completion of the series' second edition.

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Isaiah
and the
​Chocolate Mountain© 

   When Isaiah gets what he hates - chocolate - for his birthday, anger leads to adventure and a lesson in emotional intelligence. In the end, chocolate saves the day in this first edition is illustrated by Brooklyn Russell. ​
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​Lorena
and the

Magic Mocha Mirror© 

   Lorena is a pint-sized "she-ro" who meets three magical mermaids on her family's annual summer vacation in an adventure none of them will soon forget. In this title, author Valerie Williams-​Sanchez, makes her debut as illustrator ​in this book. 
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Eddie
and the
​Hot Cocoa Hot Rod
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​   Eddie's real-life auto-racing ​heroes and a special math teacher help him make the grade in the second book in the Cocoa Kids Collection®. This tale will thrill car racing enthusiasts and introduce Black racing greats. 
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The COCOA KIDS ​COLLECTION® 
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Merchandise
Show your support with logo t-shirts, mugs, and more! 

T-Shirts let kids of all ages show their Cocoa Kids love in a combed cotton  tee. Available in adult and kid sizes, XS-XXL ...$25.00ea (+taxes, s/h).

​To place an order, please contact us through the contact page.​   


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Blind Playdate with a BookTM 
From the Cocoa Kids Collection
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No need to check your schedule. Anytime is time for a playdate! The fun is in making new friends. Isaiah, Eddie, or Lorena, which will it be?

​Blind Playdate with a BookTM Activity Kits provide all that's needed for an afternoon of fun. You'll read, do arts & crafts, color, or another kid-friendly activity. Kits come with a Cocoa Kids Collection book, surprise activity, crayons(4) and toy.......$25.00ea (+taxes, s/h).

​To place an order, please contact us through the contact page.​ 


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VALORENA FUND

​The Valorena Publishing & Cocoa Kids Collection® Scholarship

This scholarship is designed to empower multicultural women to live authentically and share their unique stories by supporting their studies in the creation of children’s picture books.
​Any female, BIPOC or multicultural, high school, undergraduate, or graduate student who has a creative portfolio and has published projects or is pursuing a course of study related to literacy, literature, poetry, writing, publishing, editing or illustration is encouraged to apply. To learn more, click here.
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Meet the 2025 WInner of
​the Valorena Publishing & Cocoa Kids collection Books Scholaship here!
​Your 100% Tax Deductible Donation Supports the Scholarship. 
Please give to the Valorena Fund, today!
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​FOR BOOKS, MERCHANDISE, AND OTHER PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
(​Scholarship donations NOT INCLUDED. Use the purple QR CODE above ONLY FOR DONATIONS.)
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​​Find the Cocoa Kids Collection® books by title or author search on Amazon, and Barnes & Noble. 
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Visit the Contact page, here, to request your personalized, signed copy of any of the titles.​

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