By Ruth Ferguson, NDG Editor
Sometimes you can teach a reader a new trick or two.
After spending a lifetime reading, I discovered audiobooks about 15 years ago and along the way the fabulous magazine devoted solely to audiobooks – AudioFile Magazine. Over the years they have continued to emphasize diversity and spotlighted the dynamic progress of the industry. This month they are offering a unique look at Black History with a serialized podcast featuring Charles R. Smith Jr.’s 28 DAYS: Moments in Black History that Changed the World.
One of my favorite spotlights so far is Day 3 – Robert Smalls. Although relatively unknown today, Smalls went from slave, to ship’s captain, and Civil War hero, before serving five-terms as a U.S. Congressman. The best part about AudioFile’s special feature is once they whet your interest – they provide you with recommended titles to explore. For Day 3 their recommendations included Nikki Giovanni’s LINCOLN AND DOUGLASS: AN AMERICAN FRIENDSHIP read by actor, Danny Glover.
Even though Black History month is nearing an end. Make a commitment to think beyond and bookmark this fabulous series featured by AudioFile Magazine to discover new titles to add to your TBR list this year!
