Our Debut Book is Here!
Hello Coco!
Suds, Songs, and
Aunt Fancy's Salad
by Latrice McGlothin
Meet Coco, a smart, beautiful girl who loves her family, the color pink, music, pandas, and cooking. In "Hello Coco! Suds, Songs, and Aunt Fancy’s Salad," you are invited to join Coco at the family dinner party. You'll meet her relatives, create a magical salad, and learn a new song about healthy hand washing.
Pull up a chair and join the fun!
Watch Our Book Trailer!
Our NEW Book Trailer is available to watch and we are super excited for you to meet Coco and her family. Thanks to the folks at PIXELFISH for their beautiful work.
2L Publishing in the News!
It’s Black History Month, and students at Gonsalves Elementary School celebrated by hearing from best-selling author, singer, and actress Latrice McGlothin. Ms. McGlothin shared her story “Hello Coco!,” a fun book about an amazing girl showing pride in preparing a meal for her loved ones. The story serves as an uplifting message about the importance of healthy habits, healthy eating, and spending time with family. Thank you, Ms. McGlothin, for spending time with the Grizzlies at Gonsalves.
Source: ABC Unified School District
The Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood, along with Jacoby & Myers, held an event on Saturday (November 18, 2023) to promote the importance of reading for youth. After attending the event, children were sent home with a number of books to add to their collections.
Source: KCAL News, YouTube.
About Latrice
Hello Coco is the brainchild and book series of Latrice McGlothin: a vocalist, songwriter, philanthropist, and banking executive known for her infectious smile and upbeat personality.
The first book Suds, Songs, and Aunt Fancy’s Salad grew out of the real life experience of cooking with her niece, who would often take breaks from meal preparation to do activities.
Each time she returned to the kitchen, Latrice would greet her by saying “welcome back, remember you have to wash your hands.” Eventually the phrase turned the saying into a song encouraging good hygiene that her niece would sing even when Latrice was away!
“Hello Coco! Suds, Songs, and Aunt Fancy’s Salad is a delightful book that sparks healthy habits and meal choices, celebrates family, and highlights the wonderful traditions that can be celebrated with those you love…”
— DeVona Williams,
School Librarian and Educator
“Hello Coco! Suds, Songs, and Aunt Fancy’s Salad is a fabulous children’s series with a fun family vibe and rich colorful illustrations. I love how the book infuses song and storytelling for kids with a health conscious message throughout. I’m also pleased how this book encourages family interaction around the art of cooking!”
— Brent Geppert,
Senior Product Manager, Educational Insights
“Hello Coco! Suds, Songs, and Aunt Fancy’s Salad is a wonderful book about family, connection, health, and cooperation. It’s powerful for a child to see themselves in literature because it gives them a sense of belonging…”
— Laura Li Pollard,
Elementary Physical Education Specialist
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“At 2L Publishing, we're on a mission to help kids fall in love with reading. We discover and promote new voices in literature, using the written word and music to challenge, entertain, and inspire a lifelong passion for storytelling. Rooting for you every step of the way.”
— Larry and Latrice McGlothin,
Founders, 2L Publishing