This episode takes us on a trip through Atlanta, exploring the sights, sounds, and stories of the city so that we may take it with us, wherever we go.Atlanta, My Home Was a 2022 Mayor's Summer Reading Club selection, commissioned by our friends at the Alliance Theatre.The person reading the stories in this episode of The Podcast Where They Read Stories is Breanna J. McDaniel, an author, researcher, and doctor who focuses on education and representation in youth literature. Which is a really fancy way of saying that she cares about learning and characters in books a whole lot - as we all should! Breanna grew up in College Park and East Point, which makes Atlanta her home. And that makes sense because she wrote this book, Atlanta, My Home. How cool is that?Find more at wabe.org/storiespodcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Anisa’s International Day is here!The person reading this story is Reem Faruqi, who is also the author of this book! Reem lives in Atlanta and has written a lot of different books - she also loves doodling, photography, plants, and wearing the color blue.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Anisa makes her apology of action and decides to do something special for the International Day.The person reading this story is Reem Faruqi, who is also the author of this book! Reem lives in Atlanta and has written a lot of different books - she also loves doodling, photography, plants, and wearing the color blue.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Anisa discovers she's made a big mistake!The person reading this story is Reem Faruqi, who is also the author of this book! Reem lives in Atlanta and has written a lot of different books - she also loves doodling, photography, plants, and wearing the color blue.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
At lunchtime, Anisa uses a survey to help decide what makes a good friend. It reminds her of a baking recipe, how all the perfect ingredients are needed in order for things to be just right.The person reading this story is Reem Faruqi, who is also the author of this book! Reem lives in Atlanta and has written a lot of different books - she also loves doodling, photography, plants, and wearing the color blue.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Anisa's class discovers a way to make a tough decision using math, and Anisa wonders if this might help her decide what to bring for International Day.The person reading this story is Reem Faruqi, who is also the author of this book! Reem lives in Atlanta and has written a lot of different books - she also loves doodling, photography, plants, and wearing the color blue.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Anisa gets to school, excited to show her mendhi to Katie and share her Ingenious Idea for International Day.. when something happens that changes her mind about a lot of things!The person reading this story is Reem Faruqi, who is also the author of this book! Reem lives in Atlanta and has written a lot of different books - she also loves doodling, photography, plants, and wearing the color blue.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Anisa visits Sana Khala, her aunt, at a dholki (a celebration held before a wedding). Anisa gets her mehndi done - that's a type of henna dye on her hands that is like a temporary tattoo - when she realizes what she can bring for International Day!The person reading this story is Reem Faruqi, who is also the author of this book! Reem lives in Atlanta and has written a lot of different books - she also loves doodling, photography, plants, and wearing the color blue.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
All the students in Miss Torres' class bring in their International Day activities: crepes, origami, and empanadas. But when Prerna says she's bringing in samosas, Anisa is left without an idea!The person reading this story is Reem Faruqi, who is also the author of this book! Reem lives in Atlanta and has written a lot of different books - she also loves doodling, photography, plants, and wearing the color blue.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode, Anisa discovers her Ingenious Idea for International Day.The person reading this story is Reem Faruqi, who is also the author of this book! Reem lives in Atlanta and has written a lot of different books - she also loves doodling, photography, plants, and wearing the color blue.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Inspired by Anisa's kurta, Miss Torres decides that the class will host an International Day, where each student will bring in food or an activity from a place they're connected to. What will Anisa bring in?The person reading this story is Reem Faruqi, who is also the author of this book! Reem lives in Atlanta and has written a lot of different books - she also loves doodling, photography, plants, and wearing the color blue.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this first episode of our brand new book, we meet Anisa and learn about her love of turtles, turquoise, and art! Anisa gets a package from her grandmother which contains a kurta (a flowy kind of shirt), a gharaha (a clothing set for fancy occasions), and a shalwar kameez (traditional dress).The person reading this story is Reem Faruqi, who is also the author of this book! Reem lives in Atlanta and has written a lot of different books - she also loves doodling, photography, plants, and wearing the color blue.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In which Christopher Robin gives a Pooh party, and we say good-bye*.*until the next episode and a new book!The person reading the stories in this episode of The Podcast Where They Read Stories is Adán Bean: poet, emcee, writer, host, and all around person who uses his voice to entertain, enlighten, and enliven. His work has shown up on albums and stages, and in songs, films, TV shows, and lots more. When we grow up, we want to be like Adán Bean.Find more at wabe.org/storiespodcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In which Piglet is entirely surrounded by water.The person reading the stories in this episode of The Podcast Where They Read Stories is Adán Bean: poet, emcee, writer, host, and all around person who uses his voice to entertain, enlighten, and enliven. His work has shown up on albums and stages, and in songs, films, TV shows, and lots more. When we grow up, we want to be like Adán Bean.Find more at wabe.org/storiespodcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In which Christopher Robin leads an "expotition" to the North Pole.The person reading the stories in this episode of The Podcast Where They Read Stories is Adán Bean: poet, emcee, writer, host, and all around person who uses his voice to entertain, enlighten, and enliven. His work has shown up on albums and stages, and in songs, films, TV shows, and lots more. When we grow up, we want to be like Adán Bean.Find more at wabe.org/storiespodcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In which Kanga and Baby Roo come to the forest, and Piglet has a bath.The person reading the stories in this episode of The Podcast Where They Read Stories is Adán Bean: poet, emcee, writer, host, and all around person who uses his voice to entertain, enlighten, and enliven. His work has shown up on albums and stages, and in songs, films, TV shows, and lots more. When we grow up, we want to be like Adán Bean.Find more at wabe.org/storiespodcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In which Eeyore has a birthday and gets two presents.The person reading the stories in this episode of The Podcast Where They Read Stories is Adán Bean: poet, emcee, writer, host, and all around person who uses his voice to entertain, enlighten, and enliven. His work has shown up on albums and stages, and in songs, films, TV shows, and lots more. When we grow up, we want to be like Adán Bean.Find more at wabe.org/storiespodcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In which Piglet meets a Heffalump.The person reading the stories in this episode of The Podcast Where They Read Stories is Adán Bean: poet, emcee, writer, host, and all around person who uses his voice to entertain, enlighten, and enliven. His work has shown up on albums and stages, and in songs, films, TV shows, and lots more. When we grow up, we want to be like Adán Bean.Find more at wabe.org/storiespodcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In which Eeyore loses a tail and Pooh finds one.The person reading the stories in this episode of The Podcast Where They Read Stories is Adán Bean: poet, emcee, writer, host, and all around person who uses his voice to entertain, enlighten, and enliven. His work has shown up on albums and stages, and in songs, films, TV shows, and lots more. When we grow up, we want to be like Adán Bean.Find more at wabe.org/storiespodcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In which Pooh and Piglet go hunting and nearly catch a Woozle!The person reading the stories in this episode of The Podcast Where They Read Stories is Adán Bean: poet, emcee, writer, host, and all around person who uses his voice to entertain, enlighten, and enliven. His work has shown up on albums and stages, and in songs, films, TV shows, and lots more. When we grow up, we want to be like Adán Bean.Find more at wabe.org/storiespodcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.