New Children's Book "Gumbo Joy" Teaches About the Blending of Cultures

SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Dec. 16, 2021 - PRLog -- Planting People Growing Justice™ Press Founder, Dr. Artika Tyner, announced that it has published a new children's book by author Robert P. Dixon, Jr. The book is entitled "Gumbo Joy" and will be released on March 1, 2022 to coincide with Mardi Gras.

The author learned the value of being a leader and community advocate growing up in New Orleans, LA, while attending St. Augustine High School, an all African-American male Catholic institution. Dixon is committed to providing families with the key tools to reach their dreams.

It's imperative that young people see themselves represented in books and "Gumbo Joy" is one of the ways that he's working to achieve that goal. Dixon is a fan of gumbo and would visit the home of all his neighborhood friends to partake of a bowl of "gumbo joy" as a child.

"Gumbo Joy" is the story of Rose, her father, and the cultural significance of the pot of gumbo they cook together each Sunday. As the aroma of gumbo fills the air, her father reminds her that "Gumbo is the smell of love." The book is also one that teaches counting. When family members arrive for the meal, it's a joyful celebration of family, love, and culture.

Planting People Growing Justice™ Press and its online bookstore (https://planting-people-growing-justice-leadership-instit...) offers a collection of diverse books for the entire family. For those that enjoy audiobooks, the bookstore offers its publications through its partner Libro.fm. The audiobooks are compatible with iPhone, Android, and PC systems. The PPGJ Press and bookstore is committed to inspiring the leader within. The bookstore features diverse authors, supports multicultural education and a portion of the proceeds supports the nonprofit, Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute.

"Gumbo Joy" by Robert P. Dixon, Jr. and published by Planting People Growing Justice™ Press is a beautifully illustrated story that tells the multicultural history and origins of gumbo that children will want to read over and over. Set for release on March 1, 2022 in time for Mardi Gras, it's a tribute to the celebration, the people and the city where Dixon grew up.