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Get into the holiday spirit with The Children’s Hour as we unwrap the traditions and tunes that make the season magical! ?✨ This week, we explore how New Mexicans celebrate Christmas with a unique twist—ever heard of “Christmas” red and green chili on your food? ?️ The second graders from Coronado Elementary School’s bilingual classroom teach us all about the state’s iconic chilies, their history, and how they’re grown. ? Find the full episode page at https://childrenshour.org/holidays-2024 Tune in for festive music, fun facts about holiday traditions from around the world, and a special spotlight on how chilies are central to New Mexican culture. From carols to chili ristras, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss this heartwarming holiday adventure brought to you by kids, for kids, and kids at heart! ❤️ ? Featuring music from Laurie Berkner, Joanie Leeds, Van Sereno, Ella Jenkins, and more. Plus, hear holiday favorites like “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town” with a TCH twist! This episode of The Children’s Hour is written and produced by Katie Stone, with production help from Ann Lopez. Many thanks to the second grade students in Mrs. Monica Charles' bilingual class at Coronado Elementary School in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Children’s Hour is distributed by Native Voice One: The Native American Radio Network. © 2024 The Children’s Hour Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Step into the magical world of storytelling with this special episode of The Children's Hour! Join host Katie Stone and the Kids Crew as they explore the wonders of folktales—stories that have been passed down through generations to teach, entertain, and inspire. Find the full episode page at https://childrenshour.org/folktales Our special guest, renowned storyteller Dr. Rosalia Pacheco, shares the haunting New Mexican legend of La Llorona (The Crying Woman). Her vivid storytelling will give you chills as she brings this classic folktale to life, teaching us lessons about safety and the importance of cultural traditions. You’ll also hear about similar stories from around the globe, like Ireland’s Banshee and Japan’s wailing spirits, showing how cultures everywhere use storytelling to teach important life lessons. The Kids Crew dives deep into other famous folktales, including The Boy Who Cried Wolf, Hansel and Gretel, and The Emperor's New Clothes. Through their lively discussions, they uncover the morals behind these tales, like the importance of honesty, the dangers of trusting strangers, and the value of seeing the truth. These stories have entertained children for centuries while helping them learn essential life skills. This episode is filled with music and fun! Sing along to folk songs like This Old Man by the Seegers and Abiyoyo by Pete Seeger, and enjoy a playful reenactment of Henny Penny performed by Theater in the Making. The blend of music, stories, and discussion makes this an episode the whole family can enjoy together. Katie Stone encourages listeners to explore their own family and community traditions by asking parents, grandparents, and friends about the stories they grew up hearing. Folktales are a way to share wisdom and stay connected to the past while enjoying the magic of storytelling in the present. The Children's Hour is produced by The Children's Hour Incorporated, a New Mexico nonprofit. This episode was written and produced by Katie Stone with production help from Christina Stella and our intern Thaniel Lentz. Special thanks to Dr. Rosalia Pacheco, supported by a generous grant from the New Mexico Humanities Council Speakers Bureau. The Children's Hour is distributed by Native Voice One, the Native American Radio Network. © 2024 The Children’s Hour Inc. All Rights Reserved.

This time on The Children’s Hour, the Kids Crew explores graphic novels. These modern day comic books can help kids become better readers, while keeping them engaged and learning. Dr. Lee Francis IV has a publishing house featuring graphic novels for all ages written by Native authors and illustrators. We also meet a science illustrator whose books help kids understand complex scientific topics. Plus we have book reviews! Find the full episode post at https://childrenshour.org/graphic-novels What kind of books do you like to read? If you enjoy books with illustrations, you might be a fan of graphic novels. Dr. Lee Francis, the Chief Indigenerd at the Indigenous Imagination Workshop writes and publishes graphic novels himself, and he teaches us what a graphic novel is, how they are created, and what topics they might cover. The Kids Crew are surprised to learn that graphic novels can also be nonfiction. For indigenous authors, graphic novels are a new form of storytelling to share traditional and historic stories to new generations of readers. We then meet Rachel Ignotofsky. She’s a science illustrator and author of many books for kids and adults. Her science series for kids uses graphics to illustrate a wide range of topics. These graphics help children and adults visualize the data and facts the books are teaching, and are beautiful at the same time. Thorfin brings us a review of a book published by Lee Francis called Saga Sky by Roy Boney. This graphic novel gets high marks from Thorfin. We also hear Max’s review of the graphic novel by RL Stine called The Graveyard Club. While these are a little scary, these books help tell spooky stories with compelling illustrations. We want to know: do you like graphic novels? Send us an email, or leave us a voicemail and let us know what you’re reading these days. We want to know: do you like graphic novels? Send us an email, or leave us a voicemail and let us know what you’re reading these days. This episode was written and produced by Katie Stone, with production help from Ameeta Ganetra, Jacqui Fulton, and Christina Stella. Thaniel Lentz is our intern. The Children’s Hour is distributed by Native Voice One: The Native American Radio Network. © 2024 The Children’s Hour Inc. All rights reserved.