Koko Grows Food

About this book

Koko Grows Food by Maliya Mzyece Sililo is a children's story about a hungry little girl who learns about growing food. Through Koko's experience, young readers are introduced to staple crops grown in Zambia, basic horticulture and the value of self-help. The story also gently brings in ideas of dignity, honesty and compassion, showing children that food is connected to work, knowledge and care. Illustrated in a child-friendly way, the book is well suited to homes, schools, libraries and early-learning programmes. It was selected for the African chapter of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Book Club under SDG 2: Zero Hunger, giving it particular relevance to discussions about food security and sustainable development. Koko Grows Food is a strong example of locally grounded children's literature that entertains while introducing practical ideas children can recognise in their own communities.