New FYI Episode – Exploring Acoustic Rooster with PBS Kids
In this episode of FYI: The Public Libraries Podcast, host Kathleen Hughes speaks with Julius Harper, Emmy-nominated executive producer, and Nicole Velez, senior producer at GBH KIDS, about Acoustic Rooster—a joyful new PBS KIDS series based on the beloved book by Newbery Medalist Kwame Alexander. Learn how the series introduces young viewers to the world of jazz, encourages creativity and collaboration, and supports social-emotional learning. Plus, discover how libraries can get involved with free resources, programming ideas, and more—just in time for Jazz Appreciation Month!
RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE
PBS Kids to Debut Acoustic Rooster — https://www.pbs.org/about/about-pbs/blogs/news/pbs-kids-to-debut-acoustic-rooster-based-on-bestselling-author-kwame-alexanders-childrens-book/
Watch Acoustic Rooster Videos — https://pbskids.org/videos/acoustic-rooster
Acoustic Rooster and His Barnyard Band – Kwame Alexander Website — https://kwamealexander.com/product/acoustic-rooster/
Tags: acousticrooster, jazzappreciationmonth, kwamealexander, pbskids
