Cape Fear Storyworks publishes children’s books rooted in the history and lived experiences of the Lower Cape Fear region. Each title introduces young readers to stories of resilience, culture, and place.
The Gullah Geechee Storybook Series
A growing collection of illustrated children’s books centered on rice culture, land, memory, and intergenerational knowledge.
Hardcover • 8 × 8 inches • Full color • Ages 6–10
A story that introduces young readers to the skilled agricultural knowledge carried across generations. Through the lens of rice cultivation, children discover dignity in work, continuity in tradition, and pride in cultural inheritance.
Hardcover • 8 × 8 inches • Full color • Ages 6–10
An exploration of land, belonging, and the meaning of home. This volume invites children to understand how communities shape place—and how place shapes identity.
The Golden Seed and Where Our Feet Can Stand are anticipated for release in April.
The River That Remembers and The Hands That Seasoned the South will follow in late spring.
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Hardcover • 8 × 8 inches • Full color • Ages 6–10
A reflective story about memory, family, and the river as witness. Through quiet storytelling, young readers encounter the idea that history lives in landscapes and relationships.
Hardcover • 8 × 8 inches • Full color • Ages 6–10
A tribute to the skilled hands that carried recipes, techniques, and traditions across generations. This story introduces young readers to the African American culinary knowledge that helped shape southern foodways — honoring labor, resilience, and cultural memory preserved through cooking.