Hippocampus Clubhouse
437 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsWelcome to the Hippocampus Clubhouse!
A fun-filled SEL-based podcast for kids where the power of storytelling - rooted in cognitive science - inspires creativity, encourages inclusivity and stimulates emotional growth so children have the power to elevate the conversations in their world.
Here you’ll hear a diverse collection of children’s stories that can open hearts and minds while offering exciting literary adventures for all. Join us for storytime & subscribe to never miss a literary adventure here at the Clubhouse!
Hippocampus Clubhouse - Where Young Readers Become Strong Leaders!™
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ABC Mindful Me
June 04, 2021 15:00 - 13 minutes - 23.8 MBFrom Awareness to Zen, and everything in between, take a deep breath, find some quiet space, and discover the magic of mindfulness! A fun read for the entire family, ABC Mindful Me is not only perfect for teaching toddlers their ABCs, but also for introducing them to key mindfulness tenets which promote physical and mental wellness through breathing, compassion, gratitude, and kindness. The playful rhymes and charming illustrations in ABC Mindful Me encourage children and their parents to p...
128: Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao w/ Storytime Voices Guest, Bryant
May 28, 2021 15:00 - 11 minutes - 20.9 MBMeet the funny, fierce, and fearless Amy Wu, who is determined to make a perfect bao bun today. Can she rise to the occasion? Amy loves to make bao with her family. But it takes skill to make the bao taste and look delicious. And her bao keep coming out all wrong. Then she has an idea that may give her a second chance…Will Amy ever make the perfect bao? Book: Written by Kat Zhang & Illustrated by Charlene Chua ISBN: 9781534411340 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers Publica...
Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao w/ Storytime Voices Guest, Bryant
May 28, 2021 15:00 - 11 minutes - 20.9 MBMeet the funny, fierce, and fearless Amy Wu, who is determined to make a perfect bao bun today. Can she rise to the occasion? Amy loves to make bao with her family. But it takes skill to make the bao taste and look delicious. And her bao keep coming out all wrong. Then she has an idea that may give her a second chance…Will Amy ever make the perfect bao? Book: Written by Kat Zhang & Illustrated by Charlene Chua ISBN: 9781534411340 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers Publica...
Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao w Storytime Voices Guest, Bryant
May 28, 2021 15:00 - 11 minutes - 20.9 MBMeet the funny, fierce, and fearless Amy Wu, who is determined to make a perfect bao bun today. Can she rise to the occasion? Amy loves to make bao with her family. But it takes skill to make the bao taste and look delicious. And her bao keep coming out all wrong. Then she has an idea that may give her a second chance…Will Amy ever make the perfect bao? Book: Written by Kat Zhang & Illustrated by Charlene Chua ISBN: 9781534411340 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers Publica...
Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao
May 28, 2021 15:00 - 11 minutes - 20.9 MBMeet the funny, fierce, and fearless Amy Wu, who is determined to make a perfect bao bun today. Can she rise to the occasion? Amy loves to make bao with her family. But it takes skill to make the bao taste and look delicious. And her bao keep coming out all wrong. Then she has an idea that may give her a second chance…Will Amy ever make the perfect bao? Book: Written by Kat Zhang & Illustrated by Charlene Chua ISBN: 9781534411340 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers Publica...
127: Mrs Katz and Tush
May 24, 2021 23:34 - 18 minutes - 33.7 MBFriends from different backgrounds come together in a heartwarming picture book that is perfect for Passover, from beloved children's book author Patricia Polacco! Larnel doesn't know his neighbor, Mrs. Katz, very well, until he asks her to adopt an abandoned kitten. Mrs. Katz agrees on one condition: that Larnel helps her take care of the kitten she names Tush. When Larnel starts spending more and more time with Mrs. Katz to help with Tush, Mrs. Katz tells him stories about coming to America...
Mrs Katz and Tush
May 24, 2021 23:34 - 18 minutes - 33.7 MBFriends from different backgrounds come together in a heartwarming picture book that is perfect for Passover, from beloved children's book author Patricia Polacco! Larnel doesn't know his neighbor, Mrs. Katz, very well, until he asks her to adopt an abandoned kitten. Mrs. Katz agrees on one condition: that Larnel helps her take care of the kitten she names Tush. When Larnel starts spending more and more time with Mrs. Katz to help with Tush, Mrs. Katz tells him stories about coming to America...
Hugo and the Impossible Thing
May 22, 2021 16:52 - 13 minutes - 24.1 MBAt the edge of the forest stood the Impossible Thing. All the animals in the forest often wondered what was beyond the Impossible Thing, but since everyone said getting through it would be impossible, no animal ever tried. Until a brave little dog named Hugo decides he just might be up to the challenge. With determination and some unexpected help from his friends, Hugo learns that what may seem impossible might just be possible after all. Book: Written by Renée Felice Smith and Chris Gabriel...
126: Hugo and the Impossible Thing
May 22, 2021 16:52 - 13 minutes - 24.1 MBAt the edge of the forest stood the Impossible Thing. All the animals in the forest often wondered what was beyond the Impossible Thing, but since everyone said getting through it would be impossible, no animal ever tried. Until a brave little dog named Hugo decides he just might be up to the challenge. With determination and some unexpected help from his friends, Hugo learns that what may seem impossible might just be possible after all. Book: Written by Renée Felice Smith and Chris Gabriel...
Jacob's New Dress
May 17, 2021 16:00 - 16 minutes - 29.8 MBJacob loves playing dress-up, when he can be anything he wants to be. Some kids at school say he can't wear "girl" clothes, but Jacob wants to wear a dress to school. Can he convince his parents to let him wear what he wants? This heartwarming story speaks to the unique challenges faced by children who don’t identify with traditional gender roles. Book: Written by Sarah and Ian Hoffman & Illustrated by Chris Case ISBN: 9780807563755 Publisher: Whitman, Albert & Company Publication date: 0...
125: Jacob's New Dress
May 17, 2021 16:00 - 16 minutes - 29.8 MBJacob loves playing dress-up, when he can be anything he wants to be. Some kids at school say he can't wear "girl" clothes, but Jacob wants to wear a dress to school. Can he convince his parents to let him wear what he wants? This heartwarming story speaks to the unique challenges faced by children who don’t identify with traditional gender roles. Book: Written by Sarah and Ian Hoffman & Illustrated by Chris Case ISBN: 9780807563755 Publisher: Whitman, Albert & Company Publication date: 0...
Eyes That Kiss In The Corners
May 15, 2021 01:30 - 7 minutes - 14.5 MBThis lyrical, stunning picture book tells a story about learning to love and celebrate your Asian-shaped eyes, in the spirit of Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry, and is a celebration of diversity.A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. They have big, round eyes and long lashes. She realizes that her eyes are like her mother’s, her grandmother's, and her little sister's. They have eyes that kiss in the corners and glow like warm tea, crinkle into crescent moons, ...
124: Eyes That Kiss In The Corners
May 15, 2021 01:30 - 7 minutes - 14.5 MBThis lyrical, stunning picture book tells a story about learning to love and celebrate your Asian-shaped eyes, in the spirit of Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry, and is a celebration of diversity.A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. They have big, round eyes and long lashes. She realizes that her eyes are like her mother’s, her grandmother's, and her little sister's. They have eyes that kiss in the corners and glow like warm tea, crinkle into crescent moons, ...
The Book With No Pictures w Storytime Voices Guest, Bowen
May 10, 2021 23:10 - 8 minutes - 15.5 MBA #1 New York Times bestseller, this innovative and wildly funny read-aloud by award-winning humorist/actor B.J. Novak will turn any reader into a comedian. You might think a book with no pictures seems boring and serious. Except . . . here’s how books work. Everything written on the page has to be said by the person reading it aloud. Even if the words say . . . BLORK. Or BLUURF. Even if the words are a preposterous song about eating ants for breakfast, or just a list of astonishingly goofy s...
123: The Book With No Pictures w Storytime Voices Guest, Bowen
May 10, 2021 23:10 - 8 minutes - 15.5 MBA #1 New York Times bestseller, this innovative and wildly funny read-aloud by award-winning humorist/actor B.J. Novak will turn any reader into a comedian. You might think a book with no pictures seems boring and serious. Except . . . here’s how books work. Everything written on the page has to be said by the person reading it aloud. Even if the words say . . . BLORK. Or BLUURF. Even if the words are a preposterous song about eating ants for breakfast, or just a list of astonishingly goofy s...
You Be Mommy w Storytime Voices Guest, Bryant
May 07, 2021 22:34 - 7 minutes - 13.2 MBA tired mommy lets her daughter have a turn being the parent at bedtime in You Be Mommy, a humorously charming debut picture book from writer Karla Clark and illustrator Zoe Persico. Mommy's too tired to be Mommy tonight. Can you be Mommy and hold me tight? In this clever, rhyming picture book, a mother tells her child that she's simply too tired to be Mommy tonight and asks her daughter to take over for her. An utterly relatable theme told with humor and heart provides a story parents and...
You Be Mommy with Storytime Voices Guest, Bryant
May 07, 2021 22:34 - 7 minutes - 13.2 MBA tired mommy lets her daughter have a turn being the parent at bedtime in You Be Mommy, a humorously charming debut picture book from writer Karla Clark and illustrator Zoe Persico. Mommy's too tired to be Mommy tonight. Can you be Mommy and hold me tight? In this clever, rhyming picture book, a mother tells her child that she's simply too tired to be Mommy tonight and asks her daughter to take over for her. An utterly relatable theme told with humor and heart provides a story parents and...
You Be Mommy
May 07, 2021 22:34 - 7 minutes - 13.2 MBA tired mommy lets her daughter have a turn being the parent at bedtime in You Be Mommy, a humorously charming debut picture book from writer Karla Clark and illustrator Zoe Persico. Mommy's too tired to be Mommy tonight. Can you be Mommy and hold me tight? In this clever, rhyming picture book, a mother tells her child that she's simply too tired to be Mommy tonight and asks her daughter to take over for her. An utterly relatable theme told with humor and heart provides a story parents and...
122: You Be Mommy w Storytime Voices Guest, Bryant
May 07, 2021 22:34 - 7 minutes - 13.2 MBA tired mommy lets her daughter have a turn being the parent at bedtime in You Be Mommy, a humorously charming debut picture book from writer Karla Clark and illustrator Zoe Persico. Mommy's too tired to be Mommy tonight. Can you be Mommy and hold me tight? In this clever, rhyming picture book, a mother tells her child that she's simply too tired to be Mommy tonight and asks her daughter to take over for her. An utterly relatable theme told with humor and heart provides a story parents and...
121: Windows
May 03, 2021 11:00 - 16 minutes - 30.2 MBPerfect for children of all ages, this heartfelt story opens the curtains on the story of how we can all feel together even when we are far apart.“Out the window, I can see a new world looking back at me. The streets are still, there are no crowds ...but looking up, I see the clouds.” Told through the voices—and windows—of children from around the world, this story’s comforting message and bright illustrations bring hope into your home even as our world changes outside. The book’s beautiful d...
Windows
May 03, 2021 11:00 - 16 minutes - 30.2 MBPerfect for children of all ages, this heartfelt story opens the curtains on the story of how we can all feel together even when we are far apart.“Out the window, I can see a new world looking back at me. The streets are still, there are no crowds ...but looking up, I see the clouds.” Told through the voices—and windows—of children from around the world, this story’s comforting message and bright illustrations bring hope into your home even as our world changes outside. The book’s beautiful d...
In My Heart: A Book Of Feelings
April 30, 2021 11:00 - 16 minutes - 30.2 MBHappiness, sadness, bravery, anger, shyness . . . our hearts can feel so many feelings! Some make us feel as light as a balloon, others as heavy as an elephant. In My Heart explores a full range of emotions, describing how they feel physically, inside, with language that is lyrical but also direct to empower readers to practice articulating and identifying their own emotions.With whimsical illustrations and an irresistible die-cut heart that extends through each spread, this gorgeously packag...
In My Heart: A Book Of Feelings w Storytime Voices Guest, Eleanor
April 30, 2021 11:00 - 16 minutes - 30.2 MBHappiness, sadness, bravery, anger, shyness . . . our hearts can feel so many feelings! Some make us feel as light as a balloon, others as heavy as an elephant. In My Heart explores a full range of emotions, describing how they feel physically, inside, with language that is lyrical but also direct to empower readers to practice articulating and identifying their own emotions.With whimsical illustrations and an irresistible die-cut heart that extends through each spread, this gorgeously packag...
In My Heart: A Book Of Feelings with Storytime Voices Guest, Eleanor
April 30, 2021 11:00 - 16 minutes - 30.2 MBHappiness, sadness, bravery, anger, shyness . . . our hearts can feel so many feelings! Some make us feel as light as a balloon, others as heavy as an elephant. In My Heart explores a full range of emotions, describing how they feel physically, inside, with language that is lyrical but also direct to empower readers to practice articulating and identifying their own emotions.With whimsical illustrations and an irresistible die-cut heart that extends through each spread, this gorgeously packag...
120: In My Heart: A Book Of Feelings w Storytime Voices Guest, Eleanor
April 30, 2021 11:00 - 16 minutes - 30.2 MBHappiness, sadness, bravery, anger, shyness . . . our hearts can feel so many feelings! Some make us feel as light as a balloon, others as heavy as an elephant. In My Heart explores a full range of emotions, describing how they feel physically, inside, with language that is lyrical but also direct to empower readers to practice articulating and identifying their own emotions.With whimsical illustrations and an irresistible die-cut heart that extends through each spread, this gorgeously packag...
Trying
April 26, 2021 11:00 - 16 minutes - 30.2 MBHow will you know what's possible if you don't try? This is a story for anyone who has ever felt like a beginner, or had doubts, or worried they weren't good enough. It's a story for those who have experienced the pain of trying something new and not having it turn out as they had hoped. Written by New York Times best-selling author Kobi Yamada, this captivating book celebrates the way failure is the just the beginning of the journey. With alluring black-and-white illustrations and a powerful...
119: Trying
April 26, 2021 11:00 - 16 minutes - 30.2 MBHow will you know what's possible if you don't try? This is a story for anyone who has ever felt like a beginner, or had doubts, or worried they weren't good enough. It's a story for those who have experienced the pain of trying something new and not having it turn out as they had hoped. Written by New York Times best-selling author Kobi Yamada, this captivating book celebrates the way failure is the just the beginning of the journey. With alluring black-and-white illustrations and a powerful...
118: Can Bears Ski?
April 23, 2021 11:00 - 15 minutes - 27.5 MBIs Little Bear ignoring his friends when they say hi, or is something else going on? A discovery opens new doors in a tale that will delight kids with deafness and all children learning to navigate their world. Little Bear feels the world around him. He feels his bed rumble when Dad Bear wakes him up in the morning. He feels the floor shake when his teacher stomps to get his attention. But something else is missing, like when his friends tell jokes that he isn't sure he understands, or when ...
Can Bears Ski?
April 23, 2021 11:00 - 15 minutes - 27.5 MBIs Little Bear ignoring his friends when they say hi, or is something else going on? A discovery opens new doors in a tale that will delight kids with deafness and all children learning to navigate their world. Little Bear feels the world around him. He feels his bed rumble when Dad Bear wakes him up in the morning. He feels the floor shake when his teacher stomps to get his attention. But something else is missing, like when his friends tell jokes that he isn't sure he understands, or when ...
Jayden's Impossible Garden
April 19, 2021 11:00 - 17 minutes - 32.5 MBAmidst all the buildings, people, and traffic in his neighborhood, Jayden sees nature everywhere: the squirrels scrounging, the cardinals calling, and the dandelions growing. But Mama doesn't believe there's nature in the city. So Jayden sets out to help Mama see what he sees. With the help of his friend Mr. Curtis, Jayden plants the seeds of a community garden and brings together his neighbors--and Mama--to show them the magic of nature in the middle of the city. Timeless and vibrant, this s...
117: Jayden's Impossible Garden
April 19, 2021 11:00 - 17 minutes - 32.5 MBAmidst all the buildings, people, and traffic in his neighborhood, Jayden sees nature everywhere: the squirrels scrounging, the cardinals calling, and the dandelions growing. But Mama doesn't believe there's nature in the city. So Jayden sets out to help Mama see what he sees. With the help of his friend Mr. Curtis, Jayden plants the seeds of a community garden and brings together his neighbors--and Mama--to show them the magic of nature in the middle of the city. Timeless and vibrant, this s...
Have You Thanked An Inventor Today?
April 16, 2021 11:00 - 8 minutes - 15.5 MB"Have You Thanked an Inventor Today? chronicles the school day of a little boy, highlighting different inventions he uses throughout his day, all of which were invented by African-Americans. It comes complete with brief biographies about each inventor as well as fun activities that promote and encourage reading comprehension. It was selected by Microsoft as a book that inspires STEM and received a 5 Star Rating from Reader's Favorite! Book: Written by Patrice McLaurin & Illustrated by Dian Wa...
116: Have You Thanked An Inventor Today? w/ Storytime Voices Guest, Jace
April 16, 2021 11:00 - 8 minutes - 15.5 MB"Have You Thanked an Inventor Today? chronicles the school day of a little boy, highlighting different inventions he uses throughout his day, all of which were invented by African-Americans. It comes complete with brief biographies about each inventor as well as fun activities that promote and encourage reading comprehension. It was selected by Microsoft as a book that inspires STEM and received a 5 Star Rating from Reader's Favorite! Book: Written by Patrice McLaurin & Illustrated by Dian Wa...
Have You Thanked An Inventor Today? w/ Storytime Voices Guest, Jace
April 16, 2021 11:00 - 8 minutes - 15.5 MB"Have You Thanked an Inventor Today? chronicles the school day of a little boy, highlighting different inventions he uses throughout his day, all of which were invented by African-Americans. It comes complete with brief biographies about each inventor as well as fun activities that promote and encourage reading comprehension. It was selected by Microsoft as a book that inspires STEM and received a 5 Star Rating from Reader's Favorite! Book: Written by Patrice McLaurin & Illustrated by Dian Wa...
Tani's New Home
April 12, 2021 11:00 - 18 minutes - 34.1 MBTani Adewumi's moving true story of immigrating to America, developing his talent for chess, and finding a new home will inspire families looking for stories of hope and kindness. Tani was just six years old when he and his family fled persecution in Nigeria and became refugees in New York City. Tani was amazed, and a little overwhelmed, by all the new things in America. But one new experience turned out to be the most wonderful discovery--chess! With joy and determination, Tani studied har...
115: Tani's New Home
April 12, 2021 11:00 - 18 minutes - 34.1 MBTani Adewumi's moving true story of immigrating to America, developing his talent for chess, and finding a new home will inspire families looking for stories of hope and kindness. Tani was just six years old when he and his family fled persecution in Nigeria and became refugees in New York City. Tani was amazed, and a little overwhelmed, by all the new things in America. But one new experience turned out to be the most wonderful discovery--chess! With joy and determination, Tani studied har...
An ABC Families w/ Storytime Voices Guest, Bryant
April 09, 2021 11:00 - 18 minutes - 34.1 MBAn ABC of Families celebrates families in every single shape and size, no matter what they look like or whom they include. Whether you have two dads, an adopted brother, three stepsisters, or divorced parents, every family is the perfect family. This important book helps the youngest children explore complicated concepts in an accessible, fun, and memorable way. Each entry is explained with clear, simple language, and teaches kids about important concepts in a way that's easy to understand. B...
An ABC Families
April 09, 2021 11:00 - 18 minutes - 34.1 MBAn ABC of Families celebrates families in every single shape and size, no matter what they look like or whom they include. Whether you have two dads, an adopted brother, three stepsisters, or divorced parents, every family is the perfect family. This important book helps the youngest children explore complicated concepts in an accessible, fun, and memorable way. Each entry is explained with clear, simple language, and teaches kids about important concepts in a way that's easy to understand. B...
114: An ABC Families w/ Storytime Voices Guest, Bryant
April 09, 2021 11:00 - 18 minutes - 34.1 MBAn ABC of Families celebrates families in every single shape and size, no matter what they look like or whom they include. Whether you have two dads, an adopted brother, three stepsisters, or divorced parents, every family is the perfect family. This important book helps the youngest children explore complicated concepts in an accessible, fun, and memorable way. Each entry is explained with clear, simple language, and teaches kids about important concepts in a way that's easy to understand. B...
My Magical Choices
April 04, 2021 11:00 - 18 minutes - 33.4 MBNo more, "I can't, I don't know, or I'm not!" As you use My Magical Choices to teach your children positive, conscious language, they will choose to be responsible, calm, confident, fun, a good sport, forgiving, generous and more! Boys and girls will be instantly drawn to the beautiful illustrations and fun rhymes that empower them to be responsible for their own happiness. Parents and teachers love the social-emotional message that greatness comes by making the choice to take positive action...
113: My Magical Choices
April 04, 2021 11:00 - 18 minutes - 33.4 MBNo more, "I can't, I don't know, or I'm not!" As you use My Magical Choices to teach your children positive, conscious language, they will choose to be responsible, calm, confident, fun, a good sport, forgiving, generous and more! Boys and girls will be instantly drawn to the beautiful illustrations and fun rhymes that empower them to be responsible for their own happiness. Parents and teachers love the social-emotional message that greatness comes by making the choice to take positive action...
112: Trey, the Chef & Trey, the Chef: Cooking Camp w Special Guest, Author: Kira Parris-Moore
April 02, 2021 11:00 - 12 minutes - 23 MBTrey, the Chef & Trey, the Chef: Cooking Camp are a part of The Heroes We Know series, a series about people who suffer with mental health and developmental challenges. Trey, the Chef, offers a unique perspective about Kira Parris-Moore's son who lives with autism by telling a story about her son's interest in cooking that will hopefully inspire people to look at children with autism differently. In the sequel, Trey, the Chef: Cooking Camp, Trey is so ready to whip up something delicious. ...
Trey, the Chef & Trey, the Chef: Cooking Camp w Special Guest, Author: Kira Parris-Moore
April 02, 2021 11:00 - 12 minutes - 23 MBTrey, the Chef & Trey, the Chef: Cooking Camp are a part of The Heroes We Know series, a series about people who suffer with mental health and developmental challenges. Trey, the Chef, offers a unique perspective about Kira Parris-Moore's son who lives with autism by telling a story about her son's interest in cooking that will hopefully inspire people to look at children with autism differently. In the sequel, Trey, the Chef: Cooking Camp, Trey is so ready to whip up something delicious. ...
111: Who Says Women Cant Be Doctors? w/ Storytime Voices Guest, Bryant
March 29, 2021 11:00 - 15 minutes - 28.6 MBIn the 1830s, when a brave and curious girl named Elizabeth Blackwell was growing up, women were supposed to be wives and mothers. Some women could be teachers or seamstresses, but career options were few. Certainly no women were doctors. But Elizabeth refused to accept the common beliefs that women weren't smart enough to be doctors, or that they were too weak for such hard work. And she would not take no for an answer. Although she faced much opposition, she worked hard and finally--when sh...
Who Says Women Cant Be Doctors?
March 29, 2021 11:00 - 15 minutes - 28.6 MBIn the 1830s, when a brave and curious girl named Elizabeth Blackwell was growing up, women were supposed to be wives and mothers. Some women could be teachers or seamstresses, but career options were few. Certainly no women were doctors. But Elizabeth refused to accept the common beliefs that women weren't smart enough to be doctors, or that they were too weak for such hard work. And she would not take no for an answer. Although she faced much opposition, she worked hard and finally--when sh...
Who Says Women Cant Be Doctors? w/ Storytime Voices Guest, Bryant
March 29, 2021 11:00 - 15 minutes - 28.6 MBIn the 1830s, when a brave and curious girl named Elizabeth Blackwell was growing up, women were supposed to be wives and mothers. Some women could be teachers or seamstresses, but career options were few. Certainly no women were doctors. But Elizabeth refused to accept the common beliefs that women weren't smart enough to be doctors, or that they were too weak for such hard work. And she would not take no for an answer. Although she faced much opposition, she worked hard and finally--when sh...
110: The Story of Ruby Bridges w/ Storytime Voices Guest, Bryant
March 26, 2021 11:00 - 18 minutes - 33.4 MBThe year is 1960, and six-year-old Ruby Bridges and her family have recently moved from Mississippi to New Orleans in search of a better life. When a judge orders Ruby to attend first grade at William Frantz Elementary, an all-white school, Ruby must face angry mobs of parents who refuse to send their children to school with her. Told with Robert Coles' powerful narrative and dramatically illustrated by George Ford, Ruby's story of courage, faith, and hope continues to resonate more than 60 y...
The Story of Ruby Bridges
March 26, 2021 11:00 - 18 minutes - 33.4 MBThe year is 1960, and six-year-old Ruby Bridges and her family have recently moved from Mississippi to New Orleans in search of a better life. When a judge orders Ruby to attend first grade at William Frantz Elementary, an all-white school, Ruby must face angry mobs of parents who refuse to send their children to school with her. Told with Robert Coles' powerful narrative and dramatically illustrated by George Ford, Ruby's story of courage, faith, and hope continues to resonate more than 60 y...
The Story of Ruby Bridges w/ Storytime Voices Guest, Bryant
March 26, 2021 11:00 - 18 minutes - 33.4 MBThe year is 1960, and six-year-old Ruby Bridges and her family have recently moved from Mississippi to New Orleans in search of a better life. When a judge orders Ruby to attend first grade at William Frantz Elementary, an all-white school, Ruby must face angry mobs of parents who refuse to send their children to school with her. Told with Robert Coles' powerful narrative and dramatically illustrated by George Ford, Ruby's story of courage, faith, and hope continues to resonate more than 60 y...
We Are Water Protectors
March 22, 2021 11:00 - 18 minutes - 34.1 MBInspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, We Are Water Protectors issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the Earth's water from harm and corruption--a bold and lyrical picture book written by Carole Lindstrom and vibrantly illustrated by Michaela Goade.Water is the first medicine. It affects and connects us all . . .When a black snake threatens to destroy the Earth and poison her people's water, one young water protector takes a stand to defend Earth's most sacr...