Keeper of Lost Children by Sadeqa Johnson – Full Storytelling Podcast Episode
Step into a powerful historical fiction story spanning post-World War II Germany and Civil Rights–era America. In this emotionally rich episode, we follow Sophia, a young woman who discovers she was adopted from Germany, and Ozzie, a Black American GI navigating identity, trauma, and belonging after the war.
At the heart of the story is the real-life inspired Brown Baby Plan, a movement that helped mixed-race children of Black soldiers find homes in the United States during a time of deep racial division.
This episode explores: • Post-war Black history • Transracial adoption • Identity and racial integration • Boarding school privilege and hidden heritage • The emotional cost of silence and secrets
If you love historical fiction like The Vanishing Half, Civil Rights–era stories, or adoption narratives rooted in real history, this episode will stay with you long after listening.
🎙 Perfect for fans of: Historical fiction podcasts Black American history storytelling Emotional audiobook-style narration Book club deep dives Women-centered literary fiction
Listen now for a moving journey through race, resilience, and the search for family.