Auntie Jo Jo's Library

Wren Calder has always been good at staying invisible: at home, at school, even in the crowded hallways where louder voices take up all the space. But on a quiet afternoon in the school library, she s...

19 Aug 20259min

Auntie Jo Jo’s Library opens her library to a very special guest! This episode I sat down with author Christine Devane to talk about her children’s book, Elephant Beach.Christine shares how she brings...

15 Aug 202524min

Popcorn and movies go together like peanut butter and jelly but how did this crunchy, buttery snack become a star at the theater? Sources used:National Popcorn Board – History of PopcornSmithsonian Ma...

14 Aug 20254min

On the first day of seventh grade, Sam expects the usual: new classes, new teachers, and probably a forgotten locker combination. What he doesn’t expect is for a strange brass key to tumble out of his...

12 Aug 20254min

Why does school start in late summer and end in late spring? And who came up with the idea of school in the first place? Sources used:PBS Learning Media – A History of School in AmericaNational Park S...

7 Aug 20256min

Mara’s favorite place is the old oak tree growing right along her backyard fence . It's the one spot where she can think, dream, and just be herself. At home, it’s easy to feel invisible, especially w...

5 Aug 20254min

Irish wakes are unlike any other tradition—where laughter meets loss, and the community gathers to carry grief together. In this episode, we explore the origins of the Irish wake, its roots in Celtic ...

31 Juli 20253min

On a quiet farm in the Irish countryside, Owen is the only one who can connect with Windy, a wild gray pony that refuses to be tamed. But when the wind begins to whisper secrets only Owen can hear, th...

29 Juli 20255min