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Brownstone Buddies and Trusted Adults!

Thank you for joining us for our first-ever three-part episode! This unique family adventure was so grand, we couldn't contain it within just two episodes. Get ready for an adventure like no other!

In this magical journey, with the help of her enchanted quilt and T.A.'s teddy bear, the clock turns back, and Great Aunt Jessie is transformed into a magical storyteller. She guides Penny and Nori through the rich history of their family's incredible journey, a journey that spans from Ghana to Scotland, from Ireland to what we now call America, and beyond. This story is not just a celebration of heritage, but also a testament to the resilience and unity that binds us all.

Featuring special guests:

• Alyana Reid, the real-life granddaughter of Betty Reid Soskin, portrays Magical Great Aunt Jessie, blending the voices of two generations into one.
• Lanee Blaise (Imagine Yourself Podcast) as Young T.A.'s Mother, bringing depth and warmth to the family's history.
• Luke as Young T.A., capturing the essence of youthful curiosity and adventure.

We hope you and your family enjoyed this very special Juneteenth episode and will listen again and again. Don't forget to share it with your family and friends, spreading the joy and history that "What's Poppin' Penny?" brings.

We'd love to hear your family's unique history stories!

Hi there, Trusted Adult!
If you and your Brownstone Buddy would like to explore more books about this episode's topics, here are a few we think you might like: Ama in Ghana by Eunice Kyereme,  Thistle Street: A Braw Scots Story for Bairns by Mike Nicholson,   Grandma's Tipi: A Present-Day Lakota Story by S. D . Nelson, Goodnight, My Love: Oìche Mhaith Mostòr! by Shelley Admont, Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African Americans by KadirNelson, FreedomRings: A Children's Book about Juneteenth by Sharday Moser, TheReflection in Me by Marc Colagiovanni

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Coming Soon! Thank You for Making Our First Book Possible:
CHARLIE BIRNEY, LANEE BLAISE, JOHNNIE KORNEGAY III, BOBBI OWENS, PAUL KRONK, ALISHA SANTIAGO, DRIPPING IN BLACK PODCAST, LISA WOOLFORK, STEPHEN A. HART, MEG LEWIS, KRISTEN KIM, CHRIS COCHRAN, KRYSTAL HILL, PATRICK EATON, REBECCA KENNEDY, STEPHANIE COLE, ROSSANNA WRIGHT!

Grown-ups, thanks for listening to our show! Great news! What's Poppin' Penny? is now available on YouTube Podcast! https://youtube.com/@heywhatspoppinpenny

We'd love to hear from you. Let us know how you liked the episode or ideas for future episodes, or tell us about your multigenerational family experience.
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What's Poppin' Penny podcast © Produced by Preschool Family Productions.
Written by Toni Kennedy. Editing and mixing by Paul Kronk at Power Station Studios, Pompano, FL. Sound Design by Toni Kennedy & Paul Kronk. What's Poppin' Penny's theme song was written by Toni Kennedy, Music by Lucas F. Morelli, and performed by Paige Mo...