Makeda Makes a Birthday Treat (I Can Read! series)

For birthdays at school, most of Makeda’s classmates bring cupcakes. Makeda, a Black child who loves making and creating, brings a different favorite treat: coconut drops. She wonders whether the other children will enjoy them. The story follows Makeda’s choice to share a birthday food that stands apart from the familiar classroom custom, bringing together school, food, and creative problem-solving.