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Building readers, one story at a time.
Grove Learning Group LLC publishes culturally affirming children’s books, delivers author visits, and partners with schools, libraries, families, and community organizations across the Central Valley and beyond.
“Every child deserves a story that shows them what they’re capable of becoming.”
— Sheressa Jackson
For schools, families, and literacy partners
Story-centered tools designed to support imagination, identity, vocabulary, emotional growth, and joyful reading.
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A full ecosystem, not just a book.
Grove Learning Group combines children’s publishing, author visits, literacy resources, community pop-ups, and school partnerships into one clear mission: helping children see themselves as readers, thinkers, dreamers, and builders.
PublishingCulturally affirming picture books and companion materials.
School VisitsAuthor talks, read-alouds, writing prompts, and literacy-centered activities.
Community ProgramsEvents, book bundles, family literacy moments, and outreach partnerships.
ResourcesPrintable activities and classroom-friendly supports as products become available.
Featured books
Stories that help children dream, name feelings, and grow.
Touching the Sky
Available now
Touching the Sky: Dream Big, Build High
A warm, imaginative picture book about a young builder, big dreams, problem-solving, and the courage to reach higher.
Learn moreKayla’s Cloud
June 2026 release
Kayla’s Cloud
A gentle story about big feelings, deployment, family support, and the tools children use to move through hard days.
Learn moreCommunity proof
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Educator testimonial
“Your visit was an absolute success and added immense value to our current unit. I was incredibly impressed by how deeply the students engaged with you. Seeing them entirely present, with no phones in sight, and eagerly asking follow-up questions was a testament to how much your story resonated with them.”
School VisitsClassroom and student-centered literacy conversations.
Pop-Up EventsDirect book sales, reader connections, and local community outreach.
Grant-Funded LiteracyProgram-ready materials for family literacy initiatives.
Educator InterestBooks and resources designed with classroom usefulness in mind.
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