PJ Library Presents: Beyond The Bookcase

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A Story For Another Time: Cinderella’s New Kicks Nov 14, 2023

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New this season, it’s Stories for Another Time. PJ and Elijah regale the kids with an only-partly familiar fairy tale featuring Cinderella, Prince Charming, a High Holidays party, and a new pair of shoes.

Credits

Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library.

Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher; Associate Producer, Elizabeth Korelitz

Story Editor: Petey Gibson

Writers: Jan Schwaid, Petey Gibson

Audio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MA

Opening Theme Song: Written by Peter Moore and Alli Thresher. Arranged by Peter Moore.

Performed by Mister G (vocals) and Peter Moore (instruments).

Cast

Miri - Arianna Fox
Micah - Maxwell Glick
Evie - Samantha Philyaw
Jacob - Caro Cabal Coniglio
Blue - Maya Aoki Tuttle
Elijah - Nate DuFort
Auntie PJ - Madelaine Ripley
Cinderella - Gwen D'Angelo
Prince - Mike D'Angelo
Golem - Pat Bordenave
Snow White - Laura Schreiber

Joha, a Donkey, and a Missing Skateboard Oct 31, 2023

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Jacob is busy teaching Blue how to land an ollie when his skateboard goes missing. This has to be the work of Joha. Miri, Blue, and Jacob join PJ and Elijah as the game begins. Join them as they try to find Joha, find Jacob’s skateboard, and find out if pizza is allowed in the library.

Credits

Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library.

Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher; Associate Producer, Elizabeth Korelitz

Story Editor: Petey Gibson

Writers: Jan Schwaid, Petey Gibson

Audio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MA

Opening Theme Song: Written by Peter Moore and Alli Thresher. Arranged by Peter Moore.

Performed by Mister G (vocals) and Peter Moore (instruments).

Cast

Miri - Arianna Fox
Micah - Maxwell Glick
Evie - Samantha Philyaw
Jacob - Caro Cabal Coniglio
Blue - Maya Aoki Tuttle
Elijah - Nate DuFort
Auntie PJ - Madelaine Ripley
Joha - Ryan Abedi

Meet Joha: The Season 3 Premiere Oct 17, 2023

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Our heroes are back in this world and ready to head home – but there’s someone they don’t recognize with Auntie PJ, and someone else being kind of mysterious! The kids must embark on an epic game of hide and seek to save the library.

Credits

Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library.

Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher; Associate Producer, Elizabeth Korelitz

Story Editor: Petey Gibson

Writers: Jan Schwaid, Petey Gibson

Audio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MA

Opening Theme Song: Written by Peter Moore and Alli Thresher. Arranged by Peter Moore.

Performed by Mister G (vocals) and Peter Moore (instruments).

Cast

Miri - Arianna Fox
Micah - Maxwell Glick
Evie - Samantha Philyaw
Jacob - Caro Cabal Coniglio
Blue - Maya Aoki Tuttle
Elijah - Nate DuFort
Auntie PJ - Madelaine Ripley
Joha - Ryan Abedi

Preview: Radio Chitaika Episode 1 Sep 26, 2023

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Want to hear the full episode? Just search "Radio Chitaika" wherever you listen to podcasts. Series premieres late October.

Coming Soon: Radio Chitaika Sep 11, 2023

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Premiering this fall -- a new podcast from PJ Library Presents! Radio Chitaika features folk tales, beloved books, and Jewish stories, read aloud in Russian or Ukrainian by talented readers such as Gera Sandler, Marsha Pruss, Angelina Statyeva and more! Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.

Bonus Episode: Auntie PJ (sort of) Answers Your Questions Aug 01, 2023

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Welcome to our last summer bonus episode. Today we're (attempting) to catch up with Auntie PJ to ask the hard-hitting questions: Is food allowed in the library? What does Auntie PJ do when she's not at Sofer Shalom? What was she like as a kid? Listen in as we attempt to learn more about our favorite international woman of mystery turned librarian.
Season 3 of PJ Library Presents: Beyond the Bookcase, premieres in October 2023.

Episode Credits:

Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library.

Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher; Associate Producer, Elizabeth Korelitz

Cast:

Auntie PJ: Madelaine Ripley
Interviewer: Alli Thresher

Bonus Episode: Catching Up With Mr. Saifair Jul 18, 2023

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What has everyone's favorite bookworm been up to since we last heard from him? Find out in today's bonus episode! Have a question for Mr. Saifair, his brother Dafi, or any of our other characters? Leave us a voicemail at pjlibrary.org/podcast.

Episode Credits:

Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library.

Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher; Associate Producer, Elizabeth Korelitz

Cast:

Mr. Saifair - Tau Zaman
Interviewer - Alli Thresher

Bonus Episode: A Chat With Golem Jul 04, 2023

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Listen in as we chat with our buddy, the Mayor of Mashal, Golem! What has he been up to lately? Does he have any hobbies? How old is he? All of this and more in today's bonus episode.
Who will we catch up with next? Stay tuned...

Episode Credits:

Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library.

Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher; Associate Producer, Elizabeth Korelitz

Cast:

Golem - Pat Bordenave
Interviewer - Alli Thresher

Bonus Episode: Listener Questions Jun 20, 2023

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Today we're answering questions from you: our listeners! Tune in this summer for bonus content including character interviews, sneak previews, and more. Beyond the Bookcase returns with a new season in the fall.
Want to send us a voicemail? Visit https://tinyurl.com/pjpodcasts to leave one.

Bonus: The 2023 Shavuot Playlist May 09, 2023

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Shavuot is coming up! Learn more about this important -- and super kid-friendly holiday -- with a playlist of episodes about Shavuot from across our network. Visit pjlibrary.org/shavuot for book lists, recipes, and more to help you celebrate your first Shavuot.