Keisha’s Hidden Treasure: a Story About Family History, Community, and the Treasures We Carry

Keisha thinks it is going to be another boring Saturday until she discovers an old treasure map hidden in her attic.

The map leads Keisha and her two best friends, Jamal and Maya, through their neighborhood on an unforgettable adventure. Along the way, they visit a corner store, a community garden, a colorful mural, and a drum circle in Heritage Park. Each stop reveals a clue, a lesson, and a piece of history connected to Keisha’s family and the people of Maple Street.

When the children finally uncover a hidden time capsule, they discover that the greatest treasures are not gold, diamonds, or coins. They are family stories, old photographs, handwritten letters, recipes, memories, and the community that keeps them alive.

Keisha’s Hidden Treasure is a beautifully illustrated children’s book about friendship, family legacy, Black history, community pride, and learning that every child carries a story worth remembering.

Perfect for young readers aged 8–10, families, classrooms, libraries, and anyone who believes that history is alive in everyday people and places.