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.