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UNCOMFORTABLE CONVERSATIONS WITH A BLACK BOY

Inspired by former football player Emmanuel Acho's popular video series, this audiobook is aimed primarily at young listeners who are unfamiliar with the basic concepts, history, and effects of systemic racism in America. The intent is to help kids along "the road to antiracist allyship," and narrator Landon Woodson supports this intent with the serious, encouraging tone of a friendly coach. While he covers topics that are complicated and often grim, Woodson's conversational style keeps the material grounded, and his pacing is slow enough to follow yet brisk enough that it doesn't lapse into a lecture. This adaptation may not be the most comprehensive audiobook about racism for kids, but it provides a solid listening experience, making it a useful tool for youth, caregivers, and educators.

(Nonfiction. 10-14)

Pub Date: May 4, 2021

Duration: 5 hrs

DD ISBN: 9781250802149

Publisher: Macmillan Audio

Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026

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    MAGICK HOODOO CHILD

    Edwards gives a soulful performance.

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    Young Juniper visits her grandmother's house, where Grandma tells her about their ancestors from Africa and their practice of hoodoo. Together, Juniper and Grandma tend to the garden, go for walks in the woods, attend church, create herb-filled mojo bags, and visit the cemetery to place offerings for their ancestors, whom Grandma says are always with them. Narrator Janina Edwards conveys Grandma’s wisdom with an earthy and relaxed narration, expressing a clear connection with the natural world, a refuge for both of them. Edwards also handily portrays Juniper's sense of wonder as she navigates this spiritual connection, inspiring listeners to pay attention to the world around them.

    Edwards gives a soulful performance. (Picture book. 6-8)

    Pub Date: April 7, 2026

    Duration: 13 mins

    DD ISBN: 9798349168703

    Publisher: Dreamscape

    Review Posted Online: June 6, 2026

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      THE QUEEN'S GRANDDAUGHTER

      Rey’s timeless performance makes this medieval adventure fascinating, frightening, and fun.

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      Elena Rey holds listeners’ attention firmly in her grasp with her narration of this middle-grade historical fiction. Twelve-year-old Blanca is chosen by her grandmother, Eleanor of Aquitaine, to marry the prince of France. As Blanca travels from Spain, she learns lessons about how to be a queen from Eleanor and lessons about life from the difficult journey. Rey voices young Blanca, Queen Eleanor, and various male characters with equal aplomb. Eleanor sounds imperious and aged; Blanca is assuredly royal yet a still preteen; and the knights are chivalrous, pompous, and a bit overzealous. Rey’s royal harrumphs and sniffs and childish scoffs and whines add to the enjoyable soundscape.

      Rey’s timeless performance makes this medieval adventure fascinating, frightening, and fun. (Historical fiction. 9-14)

      Pub Date: March 24, 2026

      Duration: 6 hrs, 51 mins

      DD ISBN: 9798217287901

      Publisher: Listening Library

      Review Posted Online: April 14, 2026

      Kirkus Reviews Issue: May 15, 2026

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