Episode 15: Fresh Princess/Thank You Omu!

11/18/19 • 21 min

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!

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Episode 14: So Tall Within/ Sonny's Bridge

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 16: Lillian's Right to Vote/Seeds of Freedom

Whats up everyone! Its been a minute, but we are back and reading the books "Lillian's Right to Vote" by Jonah Winter and "Seeds of Freedom: The Peaceful Integration of Huntsville Alabama" by Hester Bass. Both of these stories deal with the rights gained by African Americans in Alabama. As always, these and other books like it are available at your local library or bookstore.