Harambee Stories

Harambee Stories

Harambee Stories Podcast is a Podcast by @ToyniaBedmond where Black/African-American children get to hear stories that are about them for bedtime or any time! For In-Kind Donations: CashApp $ToyniaBEdmond I'm Toynia B. Edmond. I'm a Mom, educator, advocate, writer, etc. who loves stories, black stories especially. I look forward to reading to you and OUR children. I'm always open to book requests. Please hit me on SM @ToyniaBEdmond

Episodes

June 21, 2020 10 mins

*Disclaimer: There is a brief moment where the audio is sped up. Thank you for bearing with me.*

In this week's episode we celebrate Juneteenth through History, Music, & Stories!

Book: Juneteenth for Mazie by Floyd Cooper

Carton: Anansi The Spider (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvb5EsITzoM)

*This podcast is dedicated to my grandfather, Norman. Thank you for giving me wings.*

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For more info on Lauren Simone Publishing and how to purchase their books, check out her website: https://www.laurensimonepubs.com/ //

This podcast is dedicated to my grandfather, Norman. Thank you for giving me wings.  //

For more info on Harambee Stories Podcast: https://linktr.ee/HarambeeStoriesPodcast  //

For more info on @ToyniaBEdmond: https://linktr.ee/toyniab.edmond  //

For In-Kind Donations: Cashapp $ToyniaB...

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For more info on Imani and how to purchase her books, check out her website: https://imaniariana.com/ //

This podcast is dedicated to my grandfather, Norman. Thank you for giving me wings.  //

For more info on Harambee Stories Podcast: https://linktr.ee/HarambeeStoriesPodcast  //

For more info on @ToyniaBEdmond: https://linktr.ee/toyniab.edmond  //

For In-Kind Donations: Cashapp $ToyniaBEdmond & paypal.me/ToyniaB...

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In this episode we have the honor of having a LIVE interview & Book Reading from the amazing Child Author Imani Ariana. 

Apologies for the audio not being the greatest. We will do better with future interviews :) //

For more info on Imani and how to purchase her books, check out her website: https://imaniariana.com/ //

This podcast is dedicated to my grandfather, Norman. Thank you for giving me wings.  //

For more inf...

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In this week's episode we celebrate the love between granddads and grandchildren because Black Pop Pops Matter! I found this book on Kindle Unlimited, but this book is available where all books can be purchased. More info on the Author is available here! This podcast is dedicated to my grandfather, Norman. Thank you for giving me wings.  For more info on Harambee Stories Podcast: https://linktr.ee/HarambeeStoriesPodcast  For more i...
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This story is perfect for our young athletes! It is available on Kindle Unlimited, but can also be purchased anywhere books are available!  This podcast is dedicated to my grandfather, Norman. Thank you for giving me wings.  For more info on @ToyniaBEdmond: https://linktr.ee/toyniab.edmond For In-Kind Donations: Cashapp $ToyniaBEdmond & paypal.me/ToyniaBEdmond
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I thought this book was perfect timing for our children with the growing frustration due to all of us being cooped up inside due to Covid-19 and Social Distancing. This book promotes healthy coping strategies for frustrating feelings. Click here to learn more about the author!

As always this podcast is dedicated to my grandfather, Norman. Thank you for giving me wings!

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This week is a double feature. Both books are about embracing ourselves to boost our self-esteem and learning about the abilities of others!

 The link to purchase these books are here: https://m.facebook.com/KD-Carpenter-112395953734275/ 

If you are an author or parent who has a book request, reach out to me via SM @ToyniaBEdmond. 

As always, this podcast is dedicated to my grandfather, Norman. Thank you for giving m...

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In this book we celebrate the magic that is the love between grandparents and grandchildren! I am always open to book requests. Please contact me via SM @ToyniaBEdmond. As always this podcast is dedicated to my grandfather, Norman. Thank you for giving me wings.
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In this episode of Harambee Stories Podcast, we talk about a day in the life of a Black Muslim American Girl and how beautiful it is.
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In Episode 4, we read HoneySmoke A Story of Finding Your Color. It is about a biracial girl named Simone is trying to figure out who she is. As always, if you have book requests, feel free to contact me via SM @ToyniaBEdmond. This podcast is dedicated to my grandfather, Norman. Thank you giving me wings.
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In the third episode of Harambee Stories Podcast, we read a book about embracing differences and similarities with our peers! If you have book request, don't hesitate to reach out to me via SM @ToyniaBEdmond. As always this podcast is dedicated to my grandfather, Norman. Thank you for giving me wings!
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This book was requested by Selena Balmer because it is a favorite of her three daughters! This story tackles colorism and finding the beauty in one's self. This book can be purchased anywhere books are sold. If you have a book request, please reach out to me via SM @ToyniaBEdmond. As always this podcast is dedicated to my grandfather, Norman. Thank you for giving me wings.
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In this episode you will hear my son's favorite book...Gross Greg! If you like what you hear, subscribe & spread the word! If you have any book suggestions/requests, please contact me via SM @ToyniaBEdmond. This podcast is dedicated to my Grandfather Norman Edmond. Thank you for giving me wings.
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March 5, 2020 2 mins
Hi & Welcome to Harambee Stories...I am open to requests! Feel free to contact me via SM @ToyniaBEdmond
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