Story Time with Avant-garde Books, LLC

Avant-garde Books, LLC
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Listening is the first essential language skill that humans use to learn. Babies and very young children cannot read, write, or speak, but by "hearing" rich vocabulary, they are later able to reproduce language structure and vocabulary in speaking and in writing. The infant brain is developing rapidly and it is critical that intellectual stimulation is nurtured. The truth is that children cannot produce what they have not heard and/or seen. Reading is critical to their language development and this is why the Avant-garde Books Team has created this special and engaging podcast.

  1. Let's Learn about American Football! #football #americanfootball

    FEB 9

    Let's Learn about American Football! #football #americanfootball

    SUBSCRIBE to our educational YOUTUBE channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxtDczKFAGnBkpECH3kjziA This educational video is about American football. American football is a high-contact, strategic team sport played with an oval-shaped ball on a 100-yard field. Two teams of 11 players compete to score points by advancing the ball into the opponent's end zone (touchdown) or kicking it through goalposts. It is characterized by alternating possessions, intense physical tackling, and, in the US, is the premier spectator sport. #educationalvideos #educationalvideosforchildren #educationalvideosforkids #sports #sportsvideo #sportsvideoforchildren

    10 min
  2. Let's Learn about Poet, Playwright, and Social Activist, Langston Hughes (1901 - 1967)!

    FEB 2

    Let's Learn about Poet, Playwright, and Social Activist, Langston Hughes (1901 - 1967)!

    THANK YOU for learning with us! Please like this video and SUBSCRIBE to our educational YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxtDczKFAGnBkpECH3kjziAThis biographical video is about James Mercer Langston Hughes (1901 - 1967) who was a prolific, renowned poet, social activist, and playwright. Hughes is best known for his literary contributions to the Harlem Renaissance (1920s - 1930s). The biography is taken from the book: "Black Heroes: 51 Inspiring People from Ancient Africa to Modern-day U.S.A." by Dr. Arlisha Norwood and Anastasia M. Williams, Illustrator. #storytime #storytimeforchildren #storytimeforkids #biographiesforchildren #biographyforkids #biography #blackbiographies #educationalvideos #educationalvideosforkids #educationalvideosforchildren

    6 min

  3. JAN 20

    Remembering Civil Rights Leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929 - 1968)!

    To watch the video, go to our YouTube channel: (1) Literacy and Learning with Avant-garde Books - YouTubeSUBSCRIBE. Thank you!Most of the content for this video commemorating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was taken from the book, "Black Heroes: 51 Inspiring People from Ancient Africa to Modern-Day U.S.A. (A Black History Book for Kids)" (2020) by Arlisha Norwood, PhD and Anastasia Magloire Williams. the video also includes ten inspirational and enduring quotes by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. #drmartinlutherkingjr #martinlutherking #martinlutherkingjrday #biography #biographyforchildren #biographyforkids #biographiesforchildren #storytime #storytimeforchildren #storytimeforkids #lifestories

    9 min
  4. It's Story Time! The Invisible Princess (1999) by Faith Ringgold

    12/07/2025

    It's Story Time! The Invisible Princess (1999) by Faith Ringgold

    Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9n2oJBJyKHgThe hardcover edition of "The Invisible Princess" by renowned artist and educator, Faith Ringgold was published on this day in 1998. In 1999, the paperback was released. Born as a slave, a beautiful princess was made invisible by the Powers of Nature and whisked away by the Prince of Night even before her parents, Mama and Papa Love, could name her. Years pass, and Patience, the blind daughter of the evil plantation owner, Captain Pepper, has a vision of a beautiful black girl playing in the cotton fields. Captain Pepper, recalling the rumor of a slave child who mysteriously vanished, threatens the slaves and vows to harm Mama and Papa Love if the girl is not found. Patience hears his threats and warns the princess, who now makes herself known to her parents to help save them. She tells them of her magical and free life and that now is the time to fulfill the destiny given her by the Great Lady of Peace, who promised that she would one day grow up to bring freedom to the slaves on the plantation. Mama and Papa Love and all the slaves are made invisible, and together with the Invisible Princess they prosper in the Invisible Village of Peace, Freedom, and Love. An original African-American fairy tale set during the time of slavery, this beautiful, astonishing book from Coretta Scott King winner and Caldecott Honor winner Faith Ringgold will prove to be a treasure for years to come.#storytime #storiesforkids #readaloud #readaloudforchildren #readaloudtochildren #storytimeforkids #storytimeforchildren

    19 min
  5. (Native American Heritage Month) "The Journey of Falling Star" #nativeamericanstories

    11/28/2025

    (Native American Heritage Month) "The Journey of Falling Star" #nativeamericanstories

    Watch the video on YouTube: (Native American Heritage Month) "The Journey of Falling Star" #nativeamericanstoriesThe Avant-garde Books team is celebrating Native American Heritage Month by reading stories from Native American cultures. "The Journey of Falling Star" comes from the book, Inspiring Native American Stories for Kids (2024) by Ahoy Publications. The video also includes beautiful images of nature. #storytime #storiesforkids #stories #readaloud #readaloudforchildren #readaloudtokids #readaloudtochildren #nativeamericanheritagemonth #nativeamericanstories #nativeamericanculture

    9 min
  6. Native American Stories: "Echoes of the Canyon" by Ahoy Publishing

    11/16/2025

    Native American Stories: "Echoes of the Canyon" by Ahoy Publishing

    Watch the video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smYxFdfqToQ"Echoes of the Canyon" is story taken from the book: Inspiring Native American Stories for Kids (2024) by Ahoy Publishing. It chronicles the journey of Whispering Wind, a young girl who finds courage and an appreciation of her heritage as she journeys alone in a forest. This special video adaption includes beautiful images of nature. #nativeamericanheritagemonth #nativeamerican #nativeamericanstories #nativeamericanculture #nativeamericanculture #storytime #storiesforkids #readaloud #readaloudforchildren #stories

    10 min
  7. "The World of Ice" (2022) by Tom Pecore Weso

    11/02/2025

    "The World of Ice" (2022) by Tom Pecore Weso

    Watch this video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_L3rlKEUc8 "The World of Ice" is the first story in the book, Native American Stories for Kids: 12 Traditional Stories from Indigenous Tribes across North America by Tom Pecore Weso and Illustrated by Gloria FelixIt is traditional myth by the Menominee Tribe in the Great Lakes Region (Wisconsin). Learn more: https://www.menominee-nsn.gov/

    9 min
  8. It's Story Time! "You Come from Greatness" by Sara Chinakwe and Ken Daley, Illustrator

    09/22/2025

    It's Story Time! "You Come from Greatness" by Sara Chinakwe and Ken Daley, Illustrator

    Watch this video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxtDczKFAGnBkpECH3kjziA SUBSCRIBE. THANK YOU! A young boy learns that he is walking in the footsteps of greatness through a vibrant, lyrical retelling of Black history—both a love letter to Black children and an anthem empowering them to know their God-given worth.“A reminder to Black children that they are capable of greatness.”—Kirkus ReviewsYou came bustling into the world,a mighty bundle of energy, ready to do great things.And no wonder.You stand on the shoulders of those who came before,and you, too, were born to shine.Starting with his birth, the boy’s father lays out the history of his son’s ancestry: from the love and warmth of a big family, to the change makers and status shakers, the inventors and engineers, the astronomers, philosophers, and storytellers, the leaders and the doctors. The father details the legacy and impact of Black ancestors whose determination, strength, dedication, creativity, and leadership contributed to making the world better.Throughout the story, the boy discovers the rich heritage of those that have gone before him and learns how he embodies that same greatness. He, too, has the power to change the world by embracing exactly who God made him to be."You Come from Greatness" includes illustrations of Black historical figures such as Wangari Muta Maathai, Ellie Mannette, Rebecca Lee Crumpler, and more, with twenty short biographies at the end of the book.#readaloud #readaloudforchildren #storiesforkids #storytelling #storytime

    9 min
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Listening is the first essential language skill that humans use to learn. Babies and very young children cannot read, write, or speak, but by "hearing" rich vocabulary, they are later able to reproduce language structure and vocabulary in speaking and in writing. The infant brain is developing rapidly and it is critical that intellectual stimulation is nurtured. The truth is that children cannot produce what they have not heard and/or seen. Reading is critical to their language development and this is why the Avant-garde Books Team has created this special and engaging podcast.

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