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Aug 2020
52m 40s

The New Kid

Starglow Media / Wondery
About this episode

Today's episode is a special collaboration with Melly from Stoopkid Stories! Together, we tell the story of Isabella and Adaliya. When Adaliya and her family move into the neighborhood, Isabella is eager to meet her and introduce her to all the other kids, but...it doesn't quite go the way anyone planned. What went wrong?


The proceeds from today's episode will go to supporting Black Out Collective, a radical, direct action, full-service organization that provides on the ground support, training and deep space visioning in communities that prioritize the liberation of Black people. Check out their website, blackoutcollective.org, to learn more and see how you can support the incredible work they do!


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