VALORENA PUBLISHING &
​THE COCOA KIDS COLLECTION®
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Literacy in Action.The Cocoa Kids Collection® is a culturally grounded children’s book series developed by Valorena Publishing to nurture imagination, identity, and lifelong literacy habits.

Centered on minority and multicultural protagonists, each title blends whimsy, place-based storytelling, and emotional depth — supporting literacy development while affirming representation and belonging.

More than a book series, The Cocoa Kids Collection® advances a broader commitment to literacy as infrastructure — where story strengthens confidence, comprehension, and connection.

​Explore the series, shop current titles, and learn more about the scholarship initiatives inspired by the collection at
www.CocoaKidsCollectionBooks.com
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The Cocoa Kids Collection, Second Edition is Available Now!

   To mark the release of its new Second Edition, Valorena Publishing continues its commitment
​to inclusive storytelling and culturally grounded literacy development.

Explore the series, shop current titles, and learn more about the scholarship initiatives inspired by the collection.
​Isaiah
and the
​Chocolate Mountain©
A story of courage, curiosity, and resilience.
Lorena
and the
​Magic Mocha Mirror©
A celebration of confidence and creativity.​
​Eddie
and the
​ Hot Cocoa Hot Rod©
​Valorena Publishing develops culturally grounded children’s literature designed to support literacy growth, identity formation, and emotional development. The Cocoa Kids Collection® contributes to a more representative literary landscape while reinforcing reading as both academic practice and creative expression.Our goal is sustained literacy engagement — helping young readers see themselves in story while building interpretive and imaginative capacity.


Dr. Valerie Williams-Sanchez is the creator of the self-published children’s book series, the Cocoa Kids Collection® and a passionate advocate for multicultural literature, self-publishing, and empowerment literacy for readers of all ages. She is Mom to Lorena, Auntie to Isaiah, and teacher to countless at-risk and special needs kids. With a PhD in literacy, Dr. Valerie focuses her work, writing, and research on cultural, education/reading, and health literacies.
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