Amjad Hilles as Art Director for the Podcasts

Amjad Hilles, a talented visual artist, brings a unique creative vision as Art Director for the podcast. Known for their artistic contributions to *Nevada’s Colorful Children*, a project that highlights the stories of foster kids across the state, Amjad merges narrative with vibrant visual elements. Their expertise ensures that each podcast episode not only sounds engaging but is visually captivating, creating a seamless blend of art and storytelling. Through their direction, Amjad enhances every aspect of the podcast, making each project resonate deeply with audiences.

A Russian Christmas Story.

A long time ago - Christmas is canceled in Russia. But a little girl, instead of feeling hopeless, uses her creative imagination in keeping the Spirit of Christmas alive in her village. . Based on a Russian legend, this original entertaining podcast adds a few new characters and twists! Written by Joseph Galata Illustration by Amjad Hilles

Maybe I Can Take Someone Up With Me!

An entertaining- educational 32 minute children’s podcast about a Black Maid who became an extraordinarily important community humanity in Nevada.

HERO HENRY- A THEATRICAL DRAMA PODCAST

An original theatrical drama featuring a cast of professional child -teen-adult actorls from NYC, LA, Florida, Nevada,, Dubai tells the true story of Mr. Henry Bergh who in the 1800's was the founder of both The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. RT: 68 minutes

Nevada Colorful Children Chinese Story Podcast

A story told by a Chinese 16 year old male in Virginia City during the building of the railroad across the Sierra Mountains.

THE PRINCESS AND THE SNOWSTORM

THE PRINCESS AND THE SNOWSTORM is SAFF’s newest children’s entertainment-educational podcast. Written by SAFF’s Executive Director and performed by a NYC actress .. it is a fairytale about a very lonely little princess who has no friends until ….until … This is the 1st podcast in a new SAFF series about children’s loneliness.. funded by a grant from a national foundation on children’s mental health. We were inspired to create this new series because of responses from children who have been listening to our other 3 podcast series - especially the episodes on … (drum roll) Friendship !!!! And Nevada history!!! By the way .. we received an exciting message: An elementary school foster care child listened to our podcast on The Donner Party ( about a child being rescued by 2 Native American teenagers).. The foster care child was so fascinated .. the SAFF tutor and the child spent much time together researching A few weeks later when her school teacher told the class they were going to study about the Donner Party and asked which students knew anything about it The ONLY student who knew was the foster care child… and then proceeded to tell the story to her classmates!!!” Our podcasts are now up to over 50,000 listeners!

Yesterday & Today

An entertaining- educational children’s podcast. It’s an elementary school competition! A 4th grader performs his monologue on a Basque Christmas tradition! A 6th grade girl performs her monologue about a Halloween Danish ghost legend! And then there is the nervous judge who … well .. listen and discover who will win and …… find our what is going on with the wishy-washy competition judge! “

Nevada Colorful Children - Donner Kids Podcast

A story told by an 11 year old Irish boy who - at the age of 5 - was trapped in the Donner Party blizzards and how he - along with other children - were rescued by 2 Native American teenage men.

Nevada's Colorful Children - Looking up into the Sky.

An inspiring, educational, entertaining 22 minute story with songs for children! Based on the true story of Albert Michelson of Virginia City, Nevada. The 1st American to win the Nobel Prize in Physics!!!!!!! The son of European Jews who immigrated to California and then Nevada, after years of being bullied and harassed .... Albert became the first Jewish teenager to be enrolled into the U.S. Naval Academy - admitted by President Ulysses S. Grant. Written by Joseph Galata, narrated by actress Carrie Jaboor, edited by Tom Snyder, with art work by Amjad Hellis. Oh - and there is a crater on the moon named after Virginia City, Nevada’s Nobel Prize winning scientist!!!!!”

A CHARLES DICKENS CHIMNEY SWEEPERS HAPPY and HEALTHY CHRISTMAS

A 30 minute original children-family entertaining audio story about two chimney sweeping boys in the London home of Charles Dickens on Christmas Eve morning. Each has a different wish and hope for a Christmas gift from Mister Dickens.

SHAKE UP!

In 1776, Americans celebrated the first Independence Day on the 4th of July. For centuries towns throughout America created traditions for the celebration. But, in one little town this year, a group of women have decided to change the annual traditions and there are quite a few men who are not going to allow these woman to rebel. Written & Directed by Joseph Galata Performed by Katharine Mills, Kensie Mills, Valerie David, Eleanor Davis, Stewart Davis, Carrie Jaboor, & Joseph Galata Artwork & Production by Amjad Hilles

The Ghost of Benjamin Franklin : Episode 1 LOSSES

In the 1st episode the Ghost of Benjamin Franklin talks about losses he experienced on his historical journey from obscurity to fame.

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