GiGi's Gentle Storytime

About GiGi's Gentle Storytime

Hi, Friends! My name is Aquia and GiGi's Gentle Storytime started as an idea to read books virtually to my Godchild, Gio. With my passion for all things reading, story, and early childhood literacy, I wanted to open up this space for others to enjoy. This platform will mainly share stories featuring Black characters as a way for Black children to see themselves represented fully and embodied through imagination.

Publisher

Aquia W.

Category

kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Nov 2024

Latest episode

28 Nov 2024

Latest episodes

8 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Nov 2024

   Peyton Picks the Perfect Pie - GiGi's Gentle Storytime Read Aloud

   A Read Aloud of the book Peyton Picks the Perfect Pie: A Thanksgiving Celebration. With story by Jack Bishop and illustrations by Michelle Mee Nutter. Hi, Friends! Welcome to GiGi's Gentle Storytime! Today we're reading a story about a girl named Peyton who has to overcome her fear of trying new foods during her family's Thanksgiving celebration when everyone brings pies for dessert that are unfamiliar to her. Thanks for listening to GiGi's Gentle Storytime. This started as an idea to read books virtually to my Godchild, Gio. With my passion for all things reading, story, and early childhood literacy, I wanted to open up this space for others to enjoy. This platform will mainly share stories featuring Black characters as a way for Black children to see themselves represented fully and embodied through imagination. Check out the video versions of these podcasts on ⁠Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@GiGisGentleStorytime/videos)⁠, @GiGisGentleStorytime, and ⁠TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@gigis.gentle.stor)⁠, @gigis.gentle.storytime, to listen along with the illustrations. Follow us on Instagram, @gigisgentlestorytime, to see what books we're reading next. #childrensbookreadaloud (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/childrensbookreadaloud) #childrensstory (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/childrensstory) #childrensbook (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/childrensbook) #readaloudtokids (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/readaloudtokids) #childrensliterature (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/childrensliterature) #storytimewithme (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/storytimewithme) #playtime (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/playtime) #movies (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/movies) #balloons (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/balloons) #familytime (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/familytime) #storytimewithme (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/storytimewithme) #blackstories (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/blackstories) #blackcharacters (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/blackcharacters) #storytimewithme (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/storytimewithme) #storytimepets (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/storytimepets) #bedtime (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/bedtime) stories #storytimeforchildren (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/storytimeforchildren)#bedtimestoriestolistento (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/bedtimestoriestolistento) #bedtimestoriesreadalong (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/bedtimestoriesreadalong) #thanksgivingstories (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/thanksgivingstories)#thanksgivingvideos (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/thanksgivingvideos) #thanksgiving (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/thanksgiving) #desserts (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/desserts) #pies (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/pies)

2. 

   27 Nov 2024

   Keyana Loves Her Family - GiGi's Gentle Storytime Read Aloud

   A Read Aloud of the book Keyana Loves Her Family by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley and illustrated by Charnelle Pinkney Barlow. This book was published by Little Brown Books for Young Readers Hi, Friends! Welcome to GiGi's Gentle Storytime! Today we're reading about a girl named Keyana who loves her BIG ideas and her family. One day Keyana has the big idea to host a family movie night. But when a bunch of things go wrong, Keyana learns that she doesn't have to work through these big ideas all alone. Thanks for listening to GiGi's Gentle Storytime. This started as an idea to read books virtually to my Godchild, Gio. With my passion for all things reading, story, and early childhood literacy, I wanted to open up this space for others to enjoy. This platform will mainly share stories featuring Black characters as a way for Black children to see themselves represented fully and embodied through imagination. Check out the video versions of these podcasts on ⁠Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@GiGisGentleStorytime/videos)⁠, @GiGisGentleStorytime, and ⁠TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@gigis.gentle.stor)⁠, @gigis.gentle.storytime, to listen along with the illustrations. Follow us on Instagram, @gigisgentlestorytime, to see what books we're reading next. #childrensbookreadaloud (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/childrensbookreadaloud) #childrensstory (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/childrensstory) #childrensbook (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/childrensbook) #readaloudtokids (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/readaloudtokids) #childrensliterature (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/childrensliterature) #storytimewithme (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/storytimewithme) #playtime (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/playtime) #movies (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/movies) #balloons (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/balloons) #familytime (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/familytime) #storytimewithme (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/storytimewithme) #blackstories (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/blackstories) #blackcharacters (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/blackcharacters)

3. 

   27 Nov 2024

   Granny's Kitchen - GiGi's Gentle Storytime Read Aloud

   A Read Aloud of the book Granny's Kitchen by Sade Smith and illustrated by Ken Daley. This book was published by Feiwel & Friends Hi, Friends! Welcome to GiGi's Gentle Storytime! Today we're reading a story about a girl named Shelly-Ann who doesn't know how to cook. But she does have to try and find the courage to prepare a meal for her granny, who is her favorite person in the whole world. Thanks for listening to GiGi's Gentle Storytime. This started as an idea to read books virtually to my Godchild, Gio. With my passion for all things reading, story, and early childhood literacy, I wanted to open up this space for others to enjoy. This platform will mainly share stories featuring Black characters as a way for Black children to see themselves represented fully and embodied through imagination. Check out the video versions of these podcasts on ⁠Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@GiGisGentleStorytime/videos)⁠, @GiGisGentleStorytime, and ⁠TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@gigis.gentle.stor)⁠, @gigis.gentle.storytime, to listen along with the illustrations. Follow us on Instagram, @gigisgentlestorytime, to see what books we're reading next. #childrensbookreadaloud (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/childrensbookreadaloud) #childrensstory (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/childrensstory) #childrensbook (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/childrensbook) #readaloudtokids (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/readaloudtokids) #childrensliterature (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/childrensliterature) #storytimewithme (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/storytimewithme) #playtime (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/playtime) #granny (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/granny) #grandmascooking (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/grandmascooking) #granddaughters (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/granddaughters) #blackbooksmatter (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/blackbooksmatter) #blackchildren (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/blackchildren) #jamaica (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/jamaica)

4. 

   27 Nov 2024

   Patrick and the Not So Perfect Party - GiGi's Gentle Storytime Read Aloud

   A Read Aloud of the book Patrick and the Not So Perfect Party by Anne Wynter with pictures by Shirley Hottier. This book was published by little bee books. Hi Friends! Welcome to GiGi's Gentle Storytime! Today we're reading about a boy named Patrick who likes everything to be just so. So when he plans the perfect birthday party and his big brother makes a mistake with the invitations, his whole party is ruined! But, Patrick's still determined to make everything absolutely perfect. Thanks for listening to GiGi's Gentle Storytime. This started as an idea to read books virtually to my Godchild, Gio. With my passion for all things reading, story, and early childhood literacy, I wanted to open up this space for others to enjoy. This platform will mainly share stories featuring Black characters as a way for Black children to see themselves represented fully and embodied through imagination. Check out the video versions of these podcasts on ⁠Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@GiGisGentleStorytime/videos)⁠, @GiGisGentleStorytime, and ⁠TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@gigis.gentle.stor)⁠, @gigis.gentle.storytime, to listen along with the illustrations. Follow us on Instagram, @gigisgentlestorytime, to see what books we're reading next. #childrensbookreadaloud (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/childrensbookreadaloud) #childrensbook (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/childrensbook) #childrensstory (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/childrensstory) #readalouds (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/readalouds) #childrensliterature (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/childrensliterature) #readaloudtokids (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/readaloudtokids) #tea (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/tea) #teaparty (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/teaparty) #cats (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/cats)

5. 

   27 Nov 2024

   There Was a Party for Langston - GiGi's Gentle Storytime Read Aloud

   A Read Aloud of the book There Was a Party for Langston by Jason Reynolds with art by Jerome Pumphrey & Jarrett Pumphrey. This book was published by Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books Hi, Friends! Welcome to GiGi's Gentle Storytime! "You are invited. To a marvelous party. For a most Marvelous man. A man who turned the alphabet into thump a bump. Who turned words into jazz into rivers into bustin' a move. All of his word-children will be there. Because it's a party for Langston. Langston Hughes. King o' Letters. Renaissance Man. So don't be shy. Come on in. To the Hoopla in Harlem. Everyone is welcome." Thanks for listening to GiGi's Gentle Storytime. This started as an idea to read books virtually to my Godchild, Gio. With my passion for all things reading, story, and early childhood literacy, I wanted to open up this space for others to enjoy. This platform will mainly share stories featuring Black characters as a way for Black children to see themselves represented fully and embodied through imagination. Check out the video versions of these podcasts on ⁠Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@GiGisGentleStorytime/videos)⁠, @GiGisGentleStorytime, and ⁠TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@gigis.gentle.stor)⁠, @gigis.gentle.storytime, to listen along with the illustrations. Follow us on Instagram, @gigisgentlestorytime, to see what books we're reading next. #storytime (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/storytime) #readaloud (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/readaloud) #readaloudtokids (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/readaloudtokids) #childrensbooks (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/childrensbooks) #childrensstory (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/childrensstory) #harlemrenaissance (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/harlemrenaissance) #harlem (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/harlem) #langstonhughes (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/langstonhughes)

6. 

   27 Nov 2024

   Nana's New Soul Food - GiGi's Gentle Storytime Read Aloud

   A Read Aloud of the book Nana's New Soul Food by Will Power and illustrated by R. Gregory Christie. This book was published by Crown Books for Young Readers Hi Friends! Welcome to GiGi's Gentle Storytime! Today, we're reading a book about a little boy who loves two things: his Nana, and food--especially his Nana's cooking. But when Nana gets sick and is told to eat healthier food, this little boy goes on a journey to buy a new kind of food for his Nana. Healthy food. In the West End. Thanks for listening to GiGi's Gentle Storytime. This started as an idea to read books virtually to my Godchild, Gio. With my passion for all things reading, story, and early childhood literacy, I wanted to open up this space for others to enjoy. This platform will mainly share stories featuring Black characters as a way for Black children to see themselves represented fully and embodied through imagination. Check out the video versions of these podcasts on ⁠Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@GiGisGentleStorytime/videos)⁠, @GiGisGentleStorytime, and ⁠TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@gigis.gentle.stor)⁠, @gigis.gentle.storytime, to listen along with the illustrations. Follow us on Instagram, @gigisgentlestorytime, to see what books we're reading next. #childrensbookreadaloud #childrensbook #childrensstory #readalouds #childrensliterature #readaloudtokids #food #veganfood #vegan

7. 

   26 Nov 2024

   Not My Cat - GiGi's Gentle Storytime Read Aloud

   A Read Aloud of the book Not My Cat by Stacey Patton with illustrations by Acamy Schleikorn. This book was published by Denene Millner Books/Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Hi, Friends! Welcome to GiGi's Gentle Storytime! Today we’re reading about a girl named Staceypants who one day comes across a scruffy little cat. And even though Staceypants is not a fan of this cat, when it disappears one day, Staceypants realizes she may care more than she’s willing to admit. Thanks for listening to GiGi's Gentle Storytime. This started as an idea to read books virtually to my Godchild, Gio. With my passion for all things reading, story, and early childhood literacy, I wanted to open up this space for others to enjoy. This platform will mainly share stories featuring Black characters as a way for Black children to see themselves represented fully and embodied through imagination. Check out the video versions of these podcasts on ⁠Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@GiGisGentleStorytime/videos)⁠, @GiGisGentleStorytime, and ⁠TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@gigis.gentle.stor)⁠, @gigis.gentle.storytime, to listen along with the illustrations. Follow us on Instagram, @gigisgentlestorytime, to see what books we're reading next.

8. 

   25 Nov 2024

   I Want My Book Back - GiGi's Gentle Storytime Read Aloud

   A Read Aloud of the book I Want My Book Back by Viviane Elbee and illustrated by Nicole Miles. This book was published by little bee books. Hi, Friends! Welcome to GiGi's Gentle Storytime! Today we're reading about a young boy named Daryl who is on a quest to get his favorite book back after it becomes unavailable one day. Thanks for listening to GiGi's Gentle Storytime. This started as an idea to read books virtually to my Godchild, Gio. With my passion for all things reading, story, and early childhood literacy, I wanted to open up this space for others to enjoy. This platform will mainly share stories featuring Black mcharacters as a way for Black children to see themselves represented fully and embodied through imagination. Check out the video versions of these podcasts on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@GiGisGentleStorytime/videos), @GiGisGentleStorytime, and TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@gigis.gentle.stor), @gigis.gentle.storytime, to listen along with the illustrations. Follow us on Instagram, @gigisgentlestorytime, to see what books we're reading next.

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