Planting Hope Children’s Book

In times where division seems more common than unity, PORCH neighbors work together to relieve community hunger. Their new picture book, Planting Hope, tells the tale of a hard-working girl and a golden seed who bring unity to a divided garden. This whimsical story, written and illustrated by kids for kids represents how PORCH has planted a seed that has nourished an entire community. PORCH is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization that has united thousands of neighbors in a shared mission of relieving local hunger in Chapel Hill and Carrboro, North Carolina. We believe this book will inspire others to take action and make positive change in their communities.

Collaboration

One of the special things about this book is the way it was created. PORCH believes in collaboration. So we worked with two dynamic teaching artists: writer, Susie Wilde and textile artist, Peg Gignoux. They guided 30 children from an ESL classroom at Smith Middle School and children from the Roger’s Road Community Center. The children ranged in age from 5-12 and they wrote and illustrated this book.

Finally, book designer Steve Godwin merged the children’s text and pictures until Planting Hope blossomed.

Learn More

To learn more about Planting Hope, watch the 3 minute video created for PORCH’s successful Kickstarter. It shows the young artists, writers, PORCH volunteers and co-founders all coming together for one purpose – to end hunger in our community. Feeling inspired? Have questions? Contact us at: chc@porchcommunities.org

Teachers!

Mary Andrews from the Chapel Hill-Carrboro School District put together a wonderful conversation card as a companion to Planting Hope. It is a perfect tool to be used to bring about the discussion in a classroom, community center or home.

About your Donation

Please consider a donation. Donations help us continue “planting hope” by providing books and food to neighbors in our community.

Order Now!

To secure your copy of the Planting Hope book in hardcover, please complete the form below to make your $30 donation to PORCH.