Harambee Stories
By Toynia Edmond
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I'm Toynia B. Edmond. I'm a Mom, educator, advocate, writer, etc. who loves stories, black stories especially. I look forward to reading to you and OUR children.
I'm always open to book requests. Please hit me on SM @ToyniaBEdmond
Harambee Stories Jun 21, 2020
Juneteenth Celebration!!!!
*Disclaimer: There is a brief moment where the audio is sped up. Thank you for bearing with me.*
In this week's episode we celebrate Juneteenth through History, Music, & Stories!
Book: Juneteenth for Mazie by Floyd Cooper
Carton: Anansi The Spider (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvb5EsITzoM)
*This podcast is dedicated to my grandfather, Norman. Thank you for giving me wings.*
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Live Interview & Book Reading W/ Lauren Simone Publishing House!
For more info on Lauren Simone Publishing and how to purchase their books, check out her website: https://www.laurensimonepubs.com/ //
This podcast is dedicated to my grandfather, Norman. Thank you for giving me wings. //
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The Golden Life of Sally Sunflower by Imani Ariana Illustrated by Simone & Zakery Clarke
For more info on Imani and how to purchase her books, check out her website: https://imaniariana.com/ //
This podcast is dedicated to my grandfather, Norman. Thank you for giving me wings. //
For more info on Harambee Stories Podcast: https://linktr.ee/HarambeeStoriesPodcast //
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LIVE Interview & Reading W/ Imani Ariana
In this episode we have the honor of having a LIVE interview & Book Reading from the amazing Child Author Imani Ariana.
Apologies for the audio not being the greatest. We will do better with future interviews :) //
For more info on Imani and how to purchase her books, check out her website: https://imaniariana.com/ //
This podcast is dedicated to my grandfather, Norman. Thank you for giving me wings. //
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Pop Pop and Me and a Recipe By Irene Smalls Illustrated by Cathy Ann Johnson
"The Boy Who Never Gave Up: Stephen Curry The Children's Story" By Anthony Curcio
B Is For Breathe: The ABCs of Coping with Fussy and Frustrating Feelings by Dr. Melissa Munro Boyd
I thought this book was perfect timing for our children with the growing frustration due to all of us being cooped up inside due to Covid-19 and Social Distancing. This book promotes healthy coping strategies for frustrating feelings. Click here to learn more about the author!
As always this podcast is dedicated to my grandfather, Norman. Thank you for giving me wings!
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Are you a Children's book author? I would LOVE to read your book. Please email me at toyniaedmond@gmail.com
If you're a parent with a book request, feel free to email me or hit me up on SM @toyniabedmond
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Thank you for supporting me...Until Next Time!!
"I'm Happy With How I Look" & "LJ The Lightning Bolt" By K.D. Carpenter
This week is a double feature. Both books are about embracing ourselves to boost our self-esteem and learning about the abilities of others!
The link to purchase these books are here: https://m.facebook.com/KD-Carpenter-112395953734275/
If you are an author or parent who has a book request, reach out to me via SM @ToyniaBEdmond.
As always, this podcast is dedicated to my grandfather, Norman. Thank you for giving me wings!
If you would like to give an in-kind donation to Harambee Stories, my cashapp is $Toyniabedmond.
Thank you for allowing me to read to your children. It is always an honor 💛
My Nana and Me by Irene Smalls Illustrated by Cathy Ann Johnson
Mommy's Khimar by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow Illustrated by Ebony Glenn
Honeysmoke by Monique Fields Illustrated by Yesenia Moises
The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodsoon Illustrated by Rafael Lopez
Sulwe by Lupita Nyong'o Illustrated by Vashti Harrison
Gross Greg by Alvin Irby Pictures by Kelvin Ntukula