Audiobooks Narrated by Adenrele Ojo

What Is Juneteenth?

Discover more about Juneteenth, the important holiday that celebrates the end of chattel slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, a group of enslaved men, women, and children in Texas gathered around a Union solder and listened as he read the most remarkable words they would ever hear. They were no longer enslaved: they were free. The inhumane practice of forced labor with no pay was now illegal in all of the United States. This news was cause for celebration, so the group of people jumped in excitement, danced, and wept tears of joy. They did not know it at the time, but their joyous celebration of freedom would become a holiday--Juneteenth--that is observed each year by more and more Americans. Author Kirsti Jewel shares stories from Juneteenth celebrations, both past and present, and chronicles the history that led to the creation of this joyous day.

Kirsti Jewel (Author), Adenrele Ojo (Narrator)

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Hilo Book 7: Gina---The Girl Who Broke the World

'An action-packed page turner with heart!'--Dav Pilkey, author of DOGMAN Hilo's back! Introducing an exciting, BRAND NEW epic story arc starring GINA in the New York Times BESTSELLING GRAPHIC NOVEL SERIES that kids and critics love! Hundreds of years ago, MAGIC disappeared from Earth. At least...UNTIL NOW. Because suddenly, giant magical beings are appearing and only GINA can see them. Not to mention, Gina can somehow do magic herself. Magic is powerful. But it can also be DANGEROUS. With DJ and HILO's help, can Gina figure out how to protect the magical beings from the creatures who are after them? AND how to use her magic to become who she was always meant to be? And can she do it WITHOUT putting the entire PLANET in JEOPARDY?! Find out in Hilo 7--a laugh-out-loud, action packed adventure filled with epic battles! friendship! annoying older brothers! annoying older sisters! good guys! bad guys! inappropriate jokes! mangoes! magic! and much, much more! Here's what people (and robots!) are saying about Hilo! 'Every kid would love a pal like Hilo, and every kid will LOVE this book!' --Lincoln Peirce, author of Big Nate series 'A story that can be enjoyed by the entire family.' --New York Times

Judd Winick (Author), Adenrele Ojo, Bahni Turpin, Feodor Chin, Ivan Mok, Kathleen Mcinerney, Keylor Leigh, Minka Wiltz, Phil Lamarr, Quincy Surasmith, Sean Kenin Elias-Reyes, Sean Patrick Hopkins, Tara Sands, Yuuki Luna (Narrator)

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I Am God's Dream

A beautiful celebration of the unique, strong, and wonderful traits in every child-and how God delights in each and every one-from the bestselling author of When God Made You. I Am God's Dream is a deeply encouraging exploration of the unique strengths, curiosities, and desires in every kid. In this deeply affirming picture book, children will see how God celebrates and adores each of us-and why we should be proud to be who we are. Kids of all faith traditions will receive in these pages the gift of empowerment, purpose, and ownership over their own faith perspective early on through Matthew Paul Turner's lyrical phrasing:   I'm playful and brave I'm a one-kid parade I'm gonna be who I am 'cause I'm wonderfully made  In I Am God's Dream, kids will discover: • The truth that God loves us deeply, and delights in who we are • The unique strengths and traits that make up our lives • The beautiful richness in diversity   Parents and children alike will be encouraged in these vivid and empowering pages.

Matthew Paul Turner (Author), Adenrele Ojo (Narrator)

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Call Me Miss Hamilton: One Woman's Case for Equality and Respect

Mary Hamilton grew up knowing right from wrong. She was proud to be Black, and when the chance came along to join the Civil Rights Movement and become a Freedom Rider, she was eager to fight for what she believed in. She was arrested again and again?and she did not back down when faced with insults or disrespect. In an Alabama court, a white prosecutor called her by her first name, but she refused to answer unless he called her "Miss Hamilton." The judge charged her with contempt of court, but that wasn't the end of it. Miss Mary Hamilton fought the contempt charge all the way to the Supreme Court. This powerful story honors an unsung heroine who took a stand for respect?and won.

Carole Boston Weatherford (Author), Adenrele Ojo (Narrator)

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Hilo Book 5: Then Everything Went Wrong

'An action-packed page turner with heart!'--Dav Pilkey, author of DOG MAN Take off on a new adventure and find out more about what really happened on Hilo's world with HILO--the hilarious, action-packed New York Times bestselling graphic novel series that kids love! MORE ACTION! MORE FUN! MORE LAUGHS! MORE ROBOTS! What REALLY happened in Hilo's world before he came to Earth? D.J. and our favorite space boy, Hilo, take a DANGEROUS trip to Hilo's home planet to find out! But everything Hilo thinks he knows about his past is about to be turned inside out and UPSIDE DOWN! Hilo was supposed to save everyone...but what happens if it's Hilo that needs saving?! Is ANYONE who we think they are? Can Hilo and his friends figure out how all the pieces fit...before it's too late?! An ILA - CBC Children's Choice Here's what people (and robots!) are saying about Hilo! 'More giant robotic ants and people going 'Aaaah!' than in the complete works of Jane Austen'--Neil Gaiman, bestselling author 'Every kid would love a pal like HILO, and every kid will love this book!' --Lincoln Peirce, bestselling author of the Big Nate series 'A perfect book for any kid who ever needed a friend and then had one with superpowers fall from space.' --Seth Meyers, actor, comedian and writer 'A story that can be enjoyed by the entire family.'--The New York Times 'A Total BLAST.' --Miami Herald * 'A wholeheartedly weird and wonderful tale of friendship, acceptance, and robots.'--Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review * 'A must-have.'--School Library Journal, Starred Review

Judd Winick (Author), Adenrele Ojo, Annie Q, Bahni Turpin, Catherine Ho, David Lee Huynh, Feodor Chin, Jd Jackson, Jessica Almasy, Kathleen Mcinerney, Lee Osorio, Quincy Surasmith, Torian Brackett, Yuuki Luna (Narrator)

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Hilo Book 4: Waking the Monsters

'An action-packed page turner with heart!'--Dav Pilkey, author of DOG MAN Take off on an action packed adventure with HILO Book 4! Dog Manmeets Big Nate in this hilarious New York Times bestselling graphic novel series that kids love! Chock full of MORE MONSTERS! MORE ACTION! MORE LAUGHS! MORE FUN! DJ and Gina are TOTALLY ordinary kids. But Hilo isn't! ALERT! ALERT! ALERT! Has our favorite space boy finally met his match? Not if D.J. and Gina can help it! Mega Robot Monsters are suddenly waking up all over and they're TOO BIG and TOO STRONG for Hilo to fight on his own! Luckily, he doesn't have to! He has GINA and some brand new SUPER POWERS on his side! Being heroes can be super fun-but it can also be SUPER dangerous! And the closer Hilo and Gina get to saving their world from the monsters--the closer Hilo gets to the dark secret of his past. Does he really want to know? Do WE?! Here's what people (and robots!) are saying about Hilo! 'More giant robotic ants and people going 'Aaaah!' than in the complete works of Jane Austen'--Neil Gaiman, bestselling author 'Every kid would love a pal like HILO, and every kid will love this book!' --Lincoln Peirce, bestselling author of the Big Nate series 'A perfect book for any kid who ever needed a friend and then had one with superpowers fall from space.' --Seth Meyers, actor, comedian and writer * 'A wholeheartedly weird and wonderful tale of friendship, acceptance, and robots.'--Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review 'A story that can be enjoyed by the entire family.'--The New York Times 'A Total BLAST.' --Miami Herald * 'A must-have.'--School Library Journal, Starred Review

Judd Winick (Author), Adenrele Ojo, Annie Q, Bahni Turpin, Caroline Mclaughlin, David Lee Huynh, Feodor Chin, Kathleen Mcinerney, Keylor Leigh, Lee Osorio, Quincy Surasmith, Sean Kenin Elias-Reyes, Tara Sands, Yuuki Luna (Narrator)

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Hilo Book 6: All the Pieces Fit

'An action-packed page turner with heart!'--Dav Pilkey, author of DOG MAN For five books, Razorwark has chased Hilo through the Universe. Now the chase is over. Find out how the epic war between Razorwark and Hilo ends and get ready to start the next adventure with the New York Times bestselling graphic novel series that kids and critics love! Being a hero isn't easy. But Hilo had no idea it would be this hard. Hilo came to earth because he was running from Razorwark. But he's done running. Razorwark has come to earth. And the time has come for one final face to face showdown. What happens will decide the fate of the robot world . . . and Hilo's future. The sacrifice will be great. But with Izzy's help, Hilo finally knows what he has to do. Because THIS is how all the pieces fit. Here's what people (and robots!) are saying about Hilo! 'More giant robotic ants and people going 'Aaaah!' than in the complete works of Jane Austen'--Neil Gaiman, bestselling author 'Every kid would love a pal like HILO, and every kid will love this book!' --Lincoln Peirce, bestselling author of the Big Nate series 'A perfect book for any kid who ever needed a friend and then had one with superpowers fall from space.' --Seth Meyers, actor, comedian and writer 'A story that can be enjoyed by the entire family.'--The New York Times 'A Total BLAST.' --Miami Herald * 'A wholeheartedly weird and wonderful tale of friendship, acceptance, and robots.'--Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review * 'A must-have.'--School Library Journal, Starred Review

Judd Winick (Author), Adenrele Ojo, Annie Q, Bahni Turpin, Caroline Mclaughlin, Feodor Chin, Ivan Mok, Jd Jackson, Jessica Almasy, Kathleen Mcinerney, Lee Osorio, Nancy Wu, Quincy Surasmith, Yuuki Luna (Narrator)

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What Is God Like?

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The late, beloved Rachel Held Evans answers many children's first question about God in this gorgeous picture book, fully realized by her friend Matthew Paul Turner, the bestselling author of When God Made You. Children who are introduced to God, through attending church or having loved ones who speak about God, often have a lot of questions, including this ever-popular one: What is God like? The late Rachel Held Evans loved the Bible and loved showing God's love through the words and pictures found in that ancient text. Through these pictures from the Bible, children see that God is like a shepherd, God is like a star, God is like a gardener, God is like the wind, and more. God is a comforter and support. And whenever a child is unsure, What Is God Like? encourages young hearts to "think about what makes you feel safe, what makes you feel loved, and what makes you feel brave. That's what God is like."

Matthew Paul Turner, Rachel Held Evans (Author), Adenrele Ojo (Narrator)

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The Rock Box!: A Who HQ Collection

A ten-audiobook collection dedicated to some of the most famous rock-and-roll artists of all time, from the creators of the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series. Learn about the early lives and exciting careers of the Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley, Aretha Franklin, Bob Dylan, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Bob Marley, Bruce Springsteen, and Bono. The Rock Box celebrates the musicians who have made us sing along to their songs for decades. With an easy-to-listen-to narrative in each book, readers will enjoy discovering more about the history of the artists that shaped today's music.

Tba (Author), Adenrele Ojo, Daniel Henning, Dominic Hoffman, Fred Sanders, Karen Chilton, Kevin Pariseau, Macleod Andrews, Tatiana Grey, Will Damron (Narrator)

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Shirley Chisholm Dared: The Story of the First Black Woman in Congress

Discover the inspiring story of the first black woman elected to Congress and to run for president in this picture book biography from a Newbery Honor-winning author and a Coretta Scott King-John Steptoe New Talent Award-winning illustrator. Meet Shirley, a little girl who asks way too many questions! After spending her early years on her grandparents' farm in Barbados, she returns home to Brooklyn and immediately makes herself known. Shirley kicks butt in school; she breaks her mother's curfew; she plays jazz piano instead of classical. And as a young adult, she fights against the injustice she sees around her, against women and black people. Soon she is running for state assembly...and winning in a landslide. Three years later, she is on the campaign trail again, as the first black woman to run for Congress. Her slogan? 'Fighting Shirley Chisholm--Unbought and Unbossed!' Does she win? You bet she does.

Alicia D. Williams (Author), Adenrele Ojo (Narrator)

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Who Was Walt Whitman?

How did a New York printer become one of the most influential poets of all time? Find out in this addition to the Who HQ library! Walt Whitman was a printer, journalist, editor, and schoolteacher. But today, he's recognized as one of America's founding poets, a man who changed American literature forever. Throughout his life, Walt journeyed everywhere, from New York to New Orleans, Washington D.C. to Denver, taking in all that America had to offer. With the Civil War approaching, he saw a nation deeply divided, but he also understood the power of words to inspire unity. So in 1855, Walt published a short collection of poems, Leaves of Grass, a book about the America he saw and believed in. Though hated and misunderstood by many at the time, Walt's writing introduced an entirely new writing style: one that broke forms, and celebrated the common man, human body, and the diversity of America. Generations later, readers can still find themselves in Whitman's words, and recognize the America he depicts. Who Was Walt Whitman? follows his remarkable journey from a young New York printer to one of America's most beloved literary figures.

Kirsten Anderson (Author), Adenrele Ojo (Narrator)

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When I Pray for You

USA TODAY, PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, AND WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER From the author of the best-selling When God Made You comes a new illuminating message about God's design affirming young listeners. With lyricism, whimsy, and heartfelt emotion, Matthew Paul Turner reveals the tender emotions connected with watching a beloved child grow up and experience the world. When I Pray for You is a beautifully affirming audiobook, in which children and parents will see their own stories come to life. When I Pray for You celebrates the dreams, hopes, and longings parents pray over their children, and shares with the little ones how much care and concern a loved one feels for them. This is an audiobook you will listen to with your child again and again. Perfect for any occasion, as well as for milestones including baby showers, birthdays, and graduations. From the moment I saw you, I started to pray. Big prayers and small ones I have sent God's way. I prayed you felt safe, full of joy and content. When I whispered 'I love you,' you knew what I meant.

Matthew Paul Turner (Author), Adenrele Ojo (Narrator)

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