Why Do Libraries Have Summer Reading Programs? | The History of Summer Reading
Why do libraries encourage children to read all summer long? And where did summer reading programs begin?In this History-Sode, we're exploring the fascinating history behind one of the most beloved li...
23 Jul 0s
Poetry in the Library | 2 Classic Children's Poems to Spark Wonder & Imagination
Today, we're opening a different kind of book as we explore two timeless, public-domain poems that have inspired readers for generations. Together, we'll discover the beauty of classic poetry, imagine...
21 Jul 0s
The Midnight Sun | How Different Countries Celebrate Summer
Did you know that in some parts of the world, the sun doesn't set at night during the summer?Join us on an unforgettable journey to Sweden, Finland, Norway, Iceland, and Alaska as we discover the incr...
16 Jul 8min
The Mapmaker's Secret | An Original Children's Adventure About Curiosity and Wonder
What if the most important map in the world didn't lead to treasure... but to wonder?Join Nora as she steps inside a mysterious map shop and discovers that the greatest adventures aren't always found ...
14 Jul 10min
Why Does Wales Have So Many Castles? | History-Sodes | Castles for Kids
Why does the small country of Wales have more than 600 castles? In this History Sode, we'll journey across the green hills and rugged coastlines of Wales to discover how these incredible stone fortres...
9 Jul 11min
Thomas and the Letters Across the Sea | A Children's Story During the American Revolution
In this original story from Auntie Jo Jo's Library, meet ten-year-old Thomas, a curious boy growing up in London whose world begins to change as news arrives from Britain's American colonies. Through ...
7 Jul 11min
History-Sode | The Fourth of July Through British Eyes
What did the Fourth of July look like outside of Philadelphia?In this History-Sode, we're crossing the Atlantic to explore the American Revolution from Britain's perspective. Together, we'll discover ...
2 Jul 11min
Welcome to July at the Library | Updates, New Plans & Shaping Our Story Togeth
Welcome to July at the Library! In this special update episode, I'm sharing some honest reflections on June, including audio challenges, changes coming to the podcast, and why I'm choosing to focus on...
1 Jul 5min
