BKLYN Youth Audio
43 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★ - 4 ratingsBKLYN Youth Audio is a sampling of the best sound created by our young patrons at Brooklyn Public Library. Listen to interviews and first-person stories on KNRC Youth Radio from Canarsie Library, BrownsvillExcerpts from Brownsville Library, and Poetry in E Flat from East Flatbush Library. And, keep checking this feed! The library is always making stories for your ears. We’ll post new shows and episodes as they come out.
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Episodes
Count Me, Brooklyn!
August 27, 2020 17:20 - 20 minutes - 47.7 MBBrooklyn Public Library teens interview family members about the 2020 census for this special edition of BrownsvillExcerpts. Go to https://2020census.gov/ to fill out your census today and make sure #BrooklynCounts.
BrownsvillExcerpts: Count Me, Brooklyn!
August 27, 2020 17:20 - 20 minutes - 47.9 MBBrownsvillExcerpts is the podcast and program for Young Adults at the Brooklyn Public Library's Brownsville Branch. This podcast highlights stories about Brownsville, its neighbors and its libraries straight from the source. Brooklyn Public Library teens interview family members about the 2020 census for this special edition of BrownsvillExcerpts. Go to https://2020census.gov/ to fill out your census today and make sure #BrooklynCounts.
BrownsvillExcerpts: New Experiences in Japan by Christina
May 01, 2019 16:01 - 7 minutes - 3.66 MBIn this season of BrownsvillExcerpts, we’re working with Frederick Douglass Academy VII’s International Club. Participants have helped to produce episodes highlighting the unique experiences that club membership affords them: namely traveling the world! In this episode, see the Summer 2018 Japan trip through the eyes of Christina, one of the international club’s members. From landing to prep and life-long lasting impressions come along with Christina on her journey. (Also, check out the ...
New Experiences in Japan: Christina's Vignettes
May 01, 2019 16:01 - 7 minutes - 3.66 MBIn this season of BrownsvillExcerpts, we’re working with Frederick Douglass Academy VII’s International Club. Participants have helped to produce episodes highlighting the unique experiences that club membership affords them: namely traveling the world! In this episode, see the Summer 2018 Japan trip through the eyes of Christina, one of the international club’s members. From landing to prep and life-long lasting impressions come along with Christina on her journey. (Also, check out the ...
BrownsvillExcerpts: Amazing Japanese Food (Bonus)
May 01, 2019 16:00 - 5 minutes - 2.62 MBBrownsvillExcerpts is the podcast and program for Young Adults at the Brooklyn Public Library's Brownsville Branch. This podcast highlights stories about Brownsville, its neighbors and its libraries straight from the source. Can you help us identify/name some of the Japanese foods Christina describes? Please, if you’d like to contribute to this year’s goal you can find more information at www.gofundme.com/btosa Produced by Brooklyn Public Library and Frederick Douglass Academy VII Edit...
Amazing Japanese Food: Bonus
May 01, 2019 16:00 - 5 minutes - 2.62 MBCan you help us identify/name some of the Japanese foods Christina describes? Please, if you’d like to contribute to this year’s goal you can find more information at www.gofundme.com/btosa Produced by Brooklyn Public Library and Frederick Douglass Academy VII Edited by Adwoa Adusei Supplemental Music by ChilledCow (Surf’s “6am” https://soundcloud.com/hmsurf/6am)
BrownsvillExcerpts: Fundraising (AKA Legit Hustles)
April 24, 2019 17:50 - 12 minutes - 6.08 MBIn this season of BrownsvillExcerpts, we’re working with Frederick Douglass Academy VII’s International Club. Participants have helped to produce episodes highlighting the unique experiences that club membership affords them: namely traveling the world! In this episode learn candidly from Tershyl, Richie and Mr. Jordan about how the club raises funds aka: legitimately hustles to meet their international goals (Spain in 2017; Japan in 2018; and this summer they’re raising funds to go to Sou...
Fundraising: AKA Legit Hustles
April 24, 2019 17:50 - 12 minutes - 6.08 MBIn this season of BrownsvillExcerpts, we’re working with Frederick Douglass Academy VII’s International Club. Participants have helped to produce episodes highlighting the unique experiences that club membership affords them: namely traveling the world! In this episode learn candidly from Tershyl, Richie and Mr. Jordan about how the club raises funds aka: legitimately hustles to meet their international goals (Spain in 2017; Japan in 2018; and this summer they’re raising funds to go to Sou...
Legit Hustles: Bonus
April 24, 2019 17:00 - 1 minute - 579 KBMr. Jordan talks about how the international club’s fundraising skills are magical and why you should be a part of that magic. String Quartet music provided during the 2nd Annual So They Can Fly fundraising art auction, by Sterling Strings NYC. Please, if you’d like to contribute to this year’s goal you can find more information at www.gofundme.com/btosa Produced by Brooklyn Public Library and Frederick Douglass Academy VII Edited by Adwoa Adusei
BrownsvillExcerpts: Legit Hustles (Bonus)
April 24, 2019 17:00 - 1 minute - 879 KBBrownsvillExcerpts is the podcast and program for Young Adults at the Brooklyn Public Library's Brownsville Branch. This podcast highlights stories about Brownsville, its neighbors and its libraries straight from the source. Mr. Jordan talks about how the international club’s fundraising skills are magical and why you should be a part of that magic. String Quartet music provided during the 2nd Annual So They Can Fly fundraising art auction, by Sterling Strings NYC. Please, if you’d lik...
KNRC Youth Radio: Soy Latina by Alexus
April 11, 2019 16:00 - 8 minutes - 8.65 MBKNRC Youth Radio is a podcast from the Canarsie branch of the Brooklyn Public Library. It is a show by and about youth in Canarsie, Brooklyn. How does it feel to be an Afro-Latina teen growing up in Brooklyn? KNRC Youth Radio podcaster, and part-time library staff member, Alexus Lawrence talks about her identity, and her journey to embrace herself and her roots. Produced and edited by Cassie Hickman
BrownsvillExcerpts: Middle School Houses System
November 27, 2018 20:37 - 17 minutes - 20.4 MBIn this 3rd installment of BCMS team-up with BrownsvillExcerpts scholars talk about the Houses system of the middle school and why it's been such an important part of their unique experiences at BCMS. Also, Check out the Bonus audio: a recitation of the school's mantra a.k.a "Invictus" the 1888 poem by William Ernest Henley.
Brownsville Collaborative Middle School Houses System
November 27, 2018 20:37 - 17 minutes - 20.4 MBIn this 3rd installment of BCMS team-up with BrownsvillExcerpts scholars talk about the Houses system of the middle school and why it's been such an important part of their unique experiences at BCMS. Also, Check out the Bonus audio: a recitation of the school's mantra a.k.a "Invictus" the 1888 poem by William Ernest Henley.
Brownsville Collaborative Middle School After School Opportunities
September 05, 2018 16:00 - 18 minutes - 21.5 MBFor this episode we teamed up with the Brownsville Collaborative Middle School (BCMS) to highlight the many after school opportunities available to its scholars. Big thanks to BCMS administrators, teachers and of course, their lively scholars, whose voices lead the charge. Stay tuned for 1 more episode featuring BCMS created during our Podcasting After-school Program in the Spring of 2018. Also stay tuned for a Beat-the-End-of-Summer-Blues episode at the end of September. If you are an ...
BrownsvillExcerpts: After-School Opportunities
September 05, 2018 16:00 - 18 minutes - 21.5 MBFor this episode we teamed up with the Brownsville Collaborative Middle School (BCMS) to highlight the many after school opportunities available to its scholars. Big thanks to BCMS administrators, teachers and of course, their lively scholars, whose voices lead the charge. Stay tuned for 1 more episode featuring BCMS created during our Podcasting After-school Program in the Spring of 2018. Also stay tuned for a Beat-the-End-of-Summer-Blues episode at the end of September. If you are an ...
KNRC Youth Radio: High School Uniforms by Saheedah
September 02, 2018 16:00 - 3 minutes - 3.54 MBKNRC Youth Radio is a podcast from the Canarsie branch of the Brooklyn Public Library. It is a show by and about youth in Canarsie, Brooklyn. KNRC Youth Radio podcaster Saheedah Majolagbe discusses how it feels to wear a uniform to high school, and talks about ways to improve the high school experience in Canarsie.
BrownsvillExcerpts: Basketball and Double-Dutch
August 29, 2018 18:06 - 19 minutes - 22.6 MBWelcome back to BrownsvillExcerpts! For this episode we teamed up with the Brownsville Collaborative Middle School (BCMS) to highlight the Basketball and Double-Dutch teams. Big thanks to BCMS administrators, teachers and of course, their lively scholars: whose voices lead the charge. Stay tuned for 2 more episodes featuring BCMS created during our Podcasting After-school Program in the Spring of 2018. Also stay tuned for a Beat-the-End-of-Summer-Blues episode during the Winter 2018-2019. ...
Brownsville Collaborative Middle School Athletics
August 29, 2018 18:06 - 19 minutes - 22.6 MBWelcome back to BrownsvillExcerpts! For this episode we teamed up with the Brownsville Collaborative Middle School (BCMS) to highlight the Basketball and Double-Dutch teams. Big thanks to BCMS administrators, teachers and of course, their lively scholars: whose voices lead the charge. Stay tuned for 2 more episodes featuring BCMS created during our Podcasting After-school Program in the Spring of 2018. Also stay tuned for a Beat-the-End-of-Summer-Blues episode during the Winter 2018-2019....
KNRC Youth Radio: Working at the Canarsie Library by Desiree and Emaliy
August 26, 2018 16:00 - 6 minutes - 6.46 MBKNRC Youth Radio is a podcast from the Canarsie branch of the Brooklyn Public Library. It is a show by and about youth in Canarsie, Brooklyn. Desiree Watson and Emaliy Jones, Canarsie Library staff and program leaders for KNRC Youth Radio, have each worked at the Brooklyn Public Library for 13 years. They share thoughts about how the library changes over time, how it feels to watch children grow up at the library, and what makes Canarsie Library the place to be. Produced and edited b...
KNRC Youth Radio: Review of Avengers: Infinity War by Michael
August 26, 2018 16:00 - 3 minutes - 4.03 MBKNRC Youth Radio is a podcast from the Canarsie branch of the Brooklyn Public Library. It is a show by and about youth in Canarsie, Brooklyn. KNRC Youth Radio podcaster Michael Etienne gives a personal review of the 2018 film Avengers: Infinity War. (Warning to fans: Spoiler Alert!)
Heritage House Experience with Shanair K. Part 2
June 22, 2018 20:04 - 22 minutes - 21 MBHere is part 2 of Shanair's conversation with Miriam Robinson of the Brownsville Heritage House in the summer of 2017.
BrownsvillExcerpts: Heritage House with Shanair K. Part 2
June 22, 2018 20:04 - 22 minutes - 21.3 MBBrownsvillExcerpts is the podcast and program for Young Adults at the Brooklyn Public Library's Brownsville Branch. This podcast highlights stories about Brownsville, its neighbors and its libraries straight from the source. Here is part 2 of Shanair's conversation with Miriam Robinson of the Brownsville Heritage House in the summer of 2017.
Poetry in E-Flat: Dreams
June 13, 2018 16:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBPoetry in E-Flat was a program at the East Flatbush Library that inspired young adults to write poetry. This podcast features their work as well as poetry lessons taught by the program’s teaching artist. Ms. Deloatch and the poets of E-Flat explore rhyme scheme meter, and syllables with the help of Kendrick Lamar. Featuring poetry by: Isaiah, Glen, & Gomez. Edited by Keisha Dutes. Music by Joakim Karud.
Poetry in E-Flat: Free-Style
June 13, 2018 16:00 - 13 minutes - 12 MBPoetry in E-Flat was a program at the East Flatbush Library that inspired young adults to write poetry. This podcast features their work as well as poetry lessons taught by the program’s teaching artist. Ms. Deloatch and the poets of E-Flat discuss allusions, freestyle, and world observations in their poetry. Featuring poetry by: Gerald, Jewel, Anthony, and more. Edited by Keisha Dutes. Music by Joakim Karud.
BrownsvillExcerpts: Heritage House with Shanair K. Part 1
April 28, 2018 15:53 - 18 minutes - 17.5 MBCheck out this episode of BrownsvillExcerpts as Shanair talks with the director of the Brownsville Heritage House, Miriam Robinson, about music and history in Brownsville. This episode was recorded over the summer of 2017! https://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/brownsville [email protected]
Heritage House Experience with Shanair K. Part 1
April 28, 2018 15:53 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBCheck out this episode of BrownsvillExcerpts as Shanair talks with the director of the Brownsville Heritage House, Miriam Robinson, about music and history in Brownsville. This episode was recorded over the summer of 2017! https://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/brownsville [email protected]
BrownsvillExcerpts: Urban Farming in Brownsville
January 23, 2018 02:51 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MBBrownsvillExcerpts takes a tour through the Howard Houses urban farm next door to the library. Thanks to Green City Force and their corps members, and also so MZs. Brenda Duchene of Isabahlia Ladies of Elegance Foundation Inc. for their hospitality and insight. We learned a lot and had a lot of fun. For more information of these great organizations (how to volunteer or apply for corps membership) please check out their websites: https://www.isabahlialoefinc.org/ http://www.greencity...
Green City Force and Urban Farming in Brownsville
January 23, 2018 02:51 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MBBrownsvillExcerpts takes a tour through the Howard Houses urban farm next door to the library. Thanks to Green City Force and their corps members, and also so MZs. Brenda Duchene of Isabahlia Ladies of Elegance Foundation Inc. for their hospitality and insight. We learned a lot and had a lot of fun. For more information of these great organizations (how to volunteer or apply for corps membership) please check out their websites: https://www.isabahlialoefinc.org/ http://www.green...
BrownsvillExcerpts: Gaming at the Library
December 20, 2017 21:51 - 9 minutes - 13.1 MBBrownsvillExcerpts is the podcast and program for Young Adults at the Brooklyn Public Library's Brownsville Branch. This podcast highlights stories about Brownsville, its neighbors and its libraries straight from the source. At the library, one of our Brownsville Excerpters, Heaven, talks to a long time branch patron, Nicole, about the importance and fun of gaming. Link to Brownsville Public Library Calendar: https://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/Brownsville Link to RWBY website: ht...
Heavenly Talk: Gaming at the Library
December 20, 2017 21:51 - 9 minutes - 13.1 MBAt the library, one of our Brownsville Excerpters, Heaven, talks to a long time branch patron, Nicole, about the importance and fun of gaming. Link to Brownsville Public Library Calendar: https://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/Brownsville Link to RWBY website: http://roosterteeth.com/show/rwby For more information email us @ [email protected]
KNRC Youth Radio: Children in Senegal by Amy
November 26, 2017 17:00 - 2 minutes - 2.45 MBKNRC Youth Radio is a podcast from the Canarsie branch of the Brooklyn Public Library. It is a show by and about youth in Canarsie, Brooklyn. KNRC Youth Radio Podcaster Amy Mbodj expresses concern about the challenges that children face while growing up in Senegal.
KNRC Youth Radio: Bit by Bit by Elijah
November 26, 2017 17:00 - 2 minutes - 2.65 MBKNRC Youth Radio is a podcast from the Canarsie branch of the Brooklyn Public Library. It is a show by and about youth in Canarsie, Brooklyn. How do Canarsie teens rate Super Mario Odyssey? KNRC Youth Radio podcaster Elijah Callahan interviews peers on what they think about this game, and reflects on the games of his childhood.
KNRC Youth Radio: Music Beaters by Elizah and Brianna
November 26, 2017 17:00 - 5 minutes - 5.63 MBKNRC Youth Radio is a podcast from the Canarsie branch of the Brooklyn Public Library. It is a show by and about youth in Canarsie, Brooklyn. Does the way music makes us feel matter? How does it change as we get older? KNRC Youth Radio podcasters Elizah Callahan and Brianna Salgado present a two-part piece about the personal impact of music. Elizah interviews peers and a teacher about their favorite artists. Brianna asks a special guest how music affects her at different moments in time.
KNRC Youth Radio: Professional eSports by Channing, Jacob, and Karl
November 26, 2017 17:00 - 3 minutes - 3.32 MBKNRC Youth Radio is a podcast from the Canarsie branch of the Brooklyn Public Library. It is a show by and about youth in Canarsie, Brooklyn. Can playing video games be a viable career option? KNRC Youth Radio Podcasters Channing Head, Jacob Matthews, and Karl Reserve interview their teacher about his thoughts on eSports.
Britney's Business
November 04, 2017 19:46 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBIn this segment of BrownsvillExcerpts, Britney, who grew up in the neighborhood, interviews one of Brownsville's own 3 Black Cats at their new cafe. [email protected] https://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/brownsville
BrownsvillExcerpts: Britney's Business
November 04, 2017 19:46 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBBrownsvillExcerpts is the podcast and program for Young Adults at the Brooklyn Public Library's Brownsville Branch. This podcast highlights stories about Brownsville, its neighbors and its libraries straight from the source. In this segment of BrownsvillExcerpts, Britney, who grew up in the neighborhood, interviews one of Brownsville's own 3 Black Cats at their new cafe. [email protected] https://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/brownsville
BrownsvillExcerpts Trailer
September 16, 2017 23:35 - 6 minutes - 8.61 MBBrownsvillExcerpts is the podcast and program for Young Adults at the Brooklyn Public Library's Brownsville Branch. This podcast highlights stories about Brownsville, its neighbors and its libraries straight from the source. [email protected] https://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/brownsville
What is BrownsvillExcerpts, anyway?
September 15, 2017 16:00 - 8 minutes - 11 MBBrownsvillExcerpts is the podcast and program for Young Adults at the Brooklyn Public Library's Brownsville Branch. This podcast highlights stories about Brownsville, its neighbors and its libraries straight from the source. In this episode, BrownsvillExcerpts program participants have a frank conversation about Brownsville and we learn more about the history of the neighborhood and its libraries. [email protected] https://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/brownsville
What is BrownsvillExcerpts?
September 12, 2017 18:58BrownsvillExcerpts is both the podcast and program for Young Adults at the Brooklyn Public Library's Brownsville Branch and Stone Avenue Branch. This podcast highlights stories about Brownsville, its neighbors and its libraries straight from the source. The program itself ran the summer of 2017 and participants learned about collective storytelling, Journalism, Broadcast Media and podcasting through guest speakers and hands-on training. With support from community organizations such as Mad...
Library Song Remix_Podcast Theme Song
September 09, 2017 13:00 - 22 seconds - 393 KBOur favorite song, The Library Song, is back with a new attitude! Performed by retired librarian and BrownsvillExcerpts volunteer, Vicky. Remixed by our sound engineer and co-producer Lewis Thompson [email protected] https://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/brownsville
BrownsvillExcerpts: Library Song Remix
September 09, 2017 13:00 - 22 seconds - 642 KBBrownsvillExcerpts is the podcast and program for Young Adults at the Brooklyn Public Library's Brownsville Branch. This podcast highlights stories about Brownsville, its neighbors and its libraries straight from the source. Our favorite song, The Library Song, is back with a new attitude! Performed by retired librarian and BrownsvillExcerpts volunteer, Vicky. Remixed by our sound engineer and co-producer Lewis Thompson [email protected] https://www.bklynlibrary.org/location...
Vicky's OG Library Song
September 08, 2017 21:21 - 25 seconds - 427 KBRetired Librarian and BrownsvillExcerpts volunteer, Vicky, sings our favorite song: The Brooklyn Public Library Song! [email protected] https://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/brownsville
BrownsvillExcerpts: Vicky's OG Library Song
September 08, 2017 21:21 - 25 seconds - 676 KBBrownsvillExcerpts is the podcast and program for Young Adults at the Brooklyn Public Library's Brownsville Branch. This podcast highlights stories about Brownsville, its neighbors and its libraries straight from the source. Retired Librarian and BrownsvillExcerpts volunteer, Vicky, sings our favorite song: The Brooklyn Public Library Song! [email protected] https://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/brownsville