Episode 14: So Tall Within/ Sonny's Bridge

11/11/19 • 33 min

Hey it's Beka, and Pops, back for another amazing and inspirational episode. Today we are reading "So Tall Within, Sojourner Truth's Long Walk Toward Freedom" by Gary D. Schmidt and "Sonny's Bridge, Jazz Legend Sonny Rollins Finds His Groove" by Barry Wittenstein. Both these books are about finding your voice, or song, and standing strong in the midst of changing times. We hope you find encouragement from these stories! As always, you can find these and other great books on influential African American at your local library or bookstore.

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Episode 13: The Roots of Rap/The Hat That Wore Clara B.

Hey Y'all! Its Beka and Pops and we are back with two great books, " The Roots of Rap" and "The Hat That Wore Clara B." We pick these two books because they display aspects of African American culture and they both have amazing illustration by Frank Morrision. We hope y'all enjoy and please remember that you can get these and other books from your local library and bookstores!

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Episode 15: Fresh Princess/Thank You Omu!

Greetings Everybody! Today we read "Fresh Princess" by Denene Millner and "Thank You Omu!" by Oge Mora. In both books the main characters have great friends that understand the importance of sharing and the power of giving. Enjoy these stories and remember that you can get these and other books from your local library and bookstores!