Auntie Jo Jo's Library

Down in the Outer Banks of North Carolina lies Ocracoke Island, where the accent sounds like it’s from another time and another continent.

In this special U.S.-Irish history-sode, we explore how Irish…

Maeve never believed her gran’s warnings about the old rowan tree at the edge of the forest—until one summer afternoon when she touched its bark and slipped through time.

Now, with only three sunrise…

In 1666, a small bakery fire on Pudding Lane turned into one of the most destructive disasters in London’s history. In this history-sode, we explore how the Great Fire of London raged for four days, …

When Carmen is sent to spend the summer in her mom’s sleepy hometown, she expects boredom, bad Wi-Fi, and endless pine trees. But an old teal bike with a mind of its own has other plans. Each ride ta…

Why do we celebrate summer with scoops of mint-chip or swirls of rainbow sherbet? In this breezy “history-side,”

Auntie Jo Jo traces ice cream’s journey from:

• Ancient experiments – snow mixed with mil…

Stuck at her grandma’s quiet beach house with no Wi-Fi, twelve-year-old Delia Martinez expects the slowest summer ever—until a mysterious hand-drawn map falls from a dusty library book.
The X on the m…

What do ancient emperors, grumpy British men, and Japanese samurai have in common?

Umbrellas! In this 10-minute history-sode, Auntie Jo Jo takes you on a whirlwind tour through 4,000 years of umbrella…

Summer has started… and Max and Rosie are ready for chaos, cereal, and no bedtime! But their parents? Well, they’re just trying to survive until September. In this funny, feel-good story perfect for …

On a hot summer day, there’s nothing better than a chilly popsicle... but did you know it was invented completely by accident—and by a kid?

In this refreshing history-sode, Auntie Jo Jo shares the sto…

In this chapter, Mary Lennox continues her exploration of the mysterious Misselthwaite Manor and its secret garden. As winter begins to fade, signs of life return to the moor—and to Mary’s spirit. Sh…

In the summer of 1518, a woman stepped into the streets of Strasbourg and began to dance. She didn’t stop for hours. Then days. Then weeks. Soon, hundreds had joined her—and some never stopped.

In thi…

In this episode, Mary continues to explore the mysteries of Misselthwaite Manor—and finally stumbles upon something magical. Join us for Chapters 9 and 10 of The Secret Garden, featuring a special gu…

Did you know the ice cream cone wasn’t always a thing? In this sweet History-sode, Auntie Jo Jo takes you back to the 1904 World’s Fair, where a happy accident (and a nearby waffle vendor!) changed t…

In today’s episode, we continue our journey into The Secret Garden with Chapters 7 and 8. Mary begins to explore more of Misselthwaite Manor and its mysterious grounds—meeting new characters, hearing…

Bubble gum is more than just a chewy treat — it’s a pop culture icon with roots that stretch back thousands of years. In this guest-hosted history-sode, Amelia unwraps the surprisingly sweet story of…

In this longer episode of Auntie Jo Jo’s Library, we continue our journey through The Secret Garden with chapters 4, 5, and 6.

📖 Chapter 4 begins at 0:53 and ends around the 30-minute mark.
📖 Chapter 5…

Where did the emergency word “Mayday” come from—and what does it have to do with the French language? In this History-Sode, Auntie Jo Jo explains how a clever radio officer in the 1920s invented the …

This episode starts our journey into the world of mystery, friendship, and blooming wonders with The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett!

Originally published in 1911, this beloved classic follow…

From the 8-hour workday to peaceful protests that changed history, this episode gives young listeners a glimpse into how workers earned their rights and why we honor them every year on this important…