The Podcast Where They Read Stories

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 m...

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 mor...

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...

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 li...

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. Fin...

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  wab...

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 mor...

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...

In which Pooh goes visiting and gets into a tight place. 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....

It's time for a new book! A classic and a favorite: Winnie-the-Pooh, by A.A. Milne. This is the first chapter, in which we are introduced to Winnie-the-Pooh and Christopher Robin (and the narrator, and some bees!) and learn all about a love for honey. 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...

In our final episode of Ways to Make Sunshine, Ryan gets some unexpected news - first, at the Fourth Grade Talent Show, and then at home. Listen in to hear what happens! The person reading the stories in this episode of The Podcast Where They Read Stories is Amena Brown: poet, author, storyteller, host, and so much more.. meaning that you might see her on stage, in a bookstore or library, or on po...

In this episode, Ryan and her friends find ways to make sunshine on a rainy day. The person reading the stories in this episode of The Podcast Where They Read Stories is Amena Brown: poet, author, storyteller, host, and so much more.. meaning that you might see her on stage, in a bookstore or library, or on podcasts or other shows. She's one of the coolest people we know. Here in The Podcast Where...

In this episode, Ryan meets a very talented classmate and searches for something to perform at the fourth grade talent show. The person reading the stories in this episode of The Podcast Where They Read Stories is Amena Brown: poet, author, storyteller, host, and so much more.. meaning that you might see her on stage, in a bookstore or library, or on podcasts or other shows. She's one of the coole...

In this episode, Ryan goes to her best friend's pool party, in a new neighborhood, after promising her mom she wouldn't go swimming. The person reading the stories in this episode of The Podcast Where They Read Stories is Amena Brown: poet, author, storyteller, host, and so much more.. meaning that you might see her on stage, in a bookstore or library, or on podcasts or other shows. She's one of t...

In this episode, Ryan's Grandma comes over to do her hair for Easter. The person reading the stories in this episode of The Podcast Where They Read Stories is Amena Brown: poet, author, storyteller, host, and so much more.. meaning that you might see her on stage, in a bookstore or library, or on podcasts or other shows. She's one of the coolest people we know. Here in The Podcast Where They Read...

In this episode, Ryan and her family move into their new house. The person reading the stories in this episode of The Podcast Where They Read Stories is Amena Brown: poet, author, storyteller, host, and so much more.. meaning that you might see her on stage, in a bookstore or library, or on podcasts or other shows. She's one of the coolest people we know. Here in The Podcast Where They Read Storie...

In this episode, Ryan and Ray get some news, over ice cream. The person reading the stories in this episode of The Podcast Where They Read Stories is Amena Brown: poet, author, storyteller, host, and so much more.. meaning that you might see her on stage, in a bookstore or library, or on podcasts or other shows. She's one of the coolest people we know. Here in The Podcast Where They Read Stories,...

A brand new book! We're excited to meet Ryan Hart in "Ways to Make Sunshine" by Renée Watson. In this chapter, we learn how Ryan got her name. The person reading the stories in this episode of The Podcast Where They Read Stories is Amena Brown: poet, author, storyteller, host, and so much more.. meaning that you might see her on stage, in a bookstore or library, or on podcasts or other shows. She'...

In this episode, we hear the story of a young girl overcoming her fear of the dark by listening to her heart. Do You Love the Dark? Was a 2021 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 Maya Lawrence, a multidisciplinary artist. That means she's an expert i...

In this chapter (our very last chapter of our very first book), Elmer finds the dragon! The person reading the stories in this episode of The Podcast Where They Read Stories is Jon Goode: poet, storyteller, writer, and playwright. In addition to appearing on a bunch of television shows, he was also nominated for an Emmy, which is one of the fanciest awards in the whole wide world. Find more at&nbs...

In this chapter, Elmer has to find a way to cross the river. The person reading the stories in this episode of The Podcast Where They Read Stories is Jon Goode: poet, storyteller, writer, and playwright. In addition to appearing on a bunch of television shows, he was also nominated for an Emmy, which is one of the fanciest awards in the whole wide world. Find more at  wabe.org/storiespodcast...

In this chapter, Elmer meets a gorilla. And an upset gorilla, at that! The person reading the stories in this episode of The Podcast Where They Read Stories is Jon Goode: poet, storyteller, writer, and playwright. In addition to appearing on a bunch of television shows, he was also nominated for an Emmy, which is one of the fanciest awards in the whole wide world. Find more at  wabe.org/stori...

In this chapter, Elmer meets a lion. And an upset lion at that. The person reading the stories in this episode of The Podcast Where They Read Stories is Jon Goode: poet, storyteller, writer, and playwright. In addition to appearing on a bunch of television shows, he was also nominated for an Emmy, which is one of the fanciest awards in the whole wide world. Find more at  wabe.org/storiespodca...

In this chapter, Elmer meets a rhinoceros. And a very upset rhinoceros, at that. The person reading the stories in this episode of The Podcast Where They Read Stories is Jon Goode: poet, storyteller, writer, and playwright. In addition to appearing on a bunch of television shows, he was also nominated for an Emmy, which is one of the fanciest awards in the whole wide world. Find more at  wabe...

In this chapter, Elmer meets some tigers. The person reading the stories in this episode of The Podcast Where They Read Stories is Jon Goode: poet, storyteller, writer, and playwright. In addition to appearing on a bunch of television shows, he was also nominated for an Emmy, which is one of the fanciest awards in the whole wide world. Find more at  wabe.org/storiespodcast See omnystudio.com/...