Greetings Everyone! Beka wanted to o a podcast tonight so here we are celebrating the ancestor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by reading 'Happy Birthday , Martin Luther King" by Jean Marzollo and "Martin's Big Words" by Doreen Rappaport. We appreciate these books and his message of change which influences us all. You can get these and more books like t…

What's up folks? On todays episode we read "I Saw Your Face" by Tom Feelings and "Greetings Sun" by Phillis and David Gershator. These books discuss appreciation and gratitude both for what you have and what your ancestors have provided. If you want to find more books like this please visit your local library or bookstore.…

Hey Everybody, we are so happy to be back with ya'll. Today we read "Bread for Words: A Frederick Douglass Story" by Shana Keller and "The Little Plant Doctor: A Story About George Washington Carver" by Jean Marzollo. Both these books contain stories of amazing young Black men who beat the odds to become legends. We hope you enjoy and please be sur…

Hello Everyone, today we read "Sulwe" by Lupita Nyong'o and "Read and Rise" by Sandra L. Pickney. These books express the beauty of our Blackness in both text and photo. As always, you can find these and more books at your local library or bookstore.

Hey ya'll, Its Beka and today we read these two extraordinary books, "Lies and Other Tall Tales" by Zora Neale Herston, and "Uncle Remus" by Julius Lester. Two perfectly written books! Their SOOO silly and creative! I recommend these children books. Peace Out!

Hey Everyone, Its good to be back on! Today we read the "Seven Spools of Thread" by Angela Shelf Medearis and "The People Could Fly" by Virginia Hamilton. These stories address the importance of cooperation and how group work can have amazing results. As always, you can find these and more books at your local library or bookstore.…

Welcome!We hope everyone is doing well. Today we read "Barack Obama, Son of Promise, Child of Hope" by Nikki Grimes and "The Champ" by Tonya Bolden. The stories of two trailblazing African American men are highlighted in both of these two books. As always, you can find these and more books at your local library or bookstore.…

Hello! Today we share two cool stories about the smooth sounds of music. We read "I See The Rhythm" by Toyomi Igus and "Ty's One-Man Band" by Mildred Pitts Walter. These books highlight the role of rhythm and music in helping people overcome as well as bringing them together. As always you can find these books and more at your local library or book…

Beka and Pops are back with another fun episode. Today we read "The Market Bowl" by Jim Averbeck and "When Jo Louis Won the Title" by Belina Rochelle. Both girls in these stories are taught very valuable lessons when they are tasked with facing their fears. You can find these and more stories of courageous girls at your local library or bookstore.…

Hey its Beka and Pops back again with two great books entitled "A Ride to Remember" by Sharon Langley and "Rum-a-Tum-Tum" by Angela Shelf Medearis. Both these books talk about being an African American girls and growing up in Baltimore and New Orleans, two cities very significant to us! Fortunately, you can find these and other books at your local …

Hey Everyone! Today we read two amazing books about the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960's. "Delivering Justice: W.W. Law and the Fight for Civil Rights" by Jim Haskins and "Sit-In How Four Friends Stood Up by Sitting Down" by Andrea Davis Pickney, are two books highlighting the work done by African Americans in the South to get equal treatment. I…

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…

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!…

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 mi…

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 …

HELLO EVERYBODY! We are back with two amazing stories, "Sweet Dreams, Sarah" by Vivian Kirkfield and "Mary Bowser and the Civil War Spy Ring" by Enigma Alberti. These two books celebrate the intelligence, skill and perseverance of African American woman during the time of the Civil War in America. We hope these books are an inspiration to you and i…

Greetings Y'all! Beka and Pops are back with another 2 great books. Today we "My Painted House: My Friendly Chicken & Me" by Maya Angelou and Tell Me Tree by Rita Folse Elliot. Both books look at 2 girls of color, one growing up in the historic Southeast US, while the other grows up in a modern village in South Africa. Search for these and other bo…

Whats up Y'all? Beka and Pops are back with 2 books; "Jimmy the Greatest!" by Jairo Buitrago and "Look Up With Me: Neil DeGrasse Tyson" by Jennifer Berne. They both discuss brave boys working hard to succeed in life. These books and other are available at your local library or bookstore.

Come check out Beka & Pops read "Peeny Butter Fudge" by Toni & Slade Morrison and "What is Given from the Heart" by Patricia C. McKissack. These stories deal with making the most of your time and energy, even if that is all you have to give! You can find this and other books at your local library or bookstore.…

Listen as we read "Singing with Momma Lou" by Linda Jacobs Altman and "Uncle Jed's Barbershop" by Margaree King Mitchell. These books tonight discuss being grateful for the elders in our communities. You can find books like this and more at your local libraries!

Hello Everybody, its Beka & Pops with another episode. Today we read "A Story A Story" by Gail E. Haley and "John Henry" by Julius Lester. Both of these tales are funny and hard to believe, but contain very valuable lessons. As always you can find stories like these by visiting your local library.

Welcome back! Today you will hear "My Mom Is My Show-And-Tell" by Dolores Johnson and "Momma, Where Are You From" by Marie Bradby. Both of these books encourage our youth to be proud and celebrate the Mother in their lives. Please make sure to visit your local library for these and other fascinating books!…

Its Beka & Pops Again! Today we read "One Million Men and Me" and "Ellen's Broom" both by Kelly Starling Lyons and illustrated by Peter Ambush and Daniel Minter. These books celebrate the role young daughters play in their families. You can always pick up books like these from your local library.

Welcome! Listen as Beka & Pops read "Something Beautiful" by Sharon Dennis Wyeth and Chris K. Soentpiet and "Boundless Grace" by Mary Hoffman and Caroline Binch. In these stories strong young black girls see the positive, even when its difficult. Don't forget, these stories and more are available at your local libraries.…

Listen as we read "Tap A Tap Tap: Here's Bojangles-Think of That" by Leo & Diane Dillon and "Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt" by Deborah Hopkinson. These stories both talk about the inventiveness of African Americans; from creating tap dancing to using quilts as maps to freedom. These books and more can be found at your local library.…

Today we read "My Best Friend" by Pat Hutchins and "Jackie and Me: A Very Special Friendship" by Tania Grossinger. Both these books talk about the power of friendship. Make sure to visit your local library to get these books and more.

We hope you enjoy these two stories from the Author Baba Wague Diakite. Both these books contained very valuable lessons. Please go to your local library to find these books and more.