Joseph A. Batzel has narrated 7 audiobooks on Listento.it by 6 authors. The most-rated is Redeeming Grace .
How I Met Lewis Howard Latimer
Summary
One of the best children's audiobooks online. For all children age seven to 10. This may be shocking but, there are not many books for African American children, by African American authors, much less audiobooks. This audiobook is: A book most kids have a hard time pausing because it's inspiring, engaging, and, most of all, educational. A great learning resource for adults and children. A model of success our youth can feel a sense of pride about, relate to, and hopefully recognize the endless possibilities they can achieve. How I Met... is a series for young and early listeners and readers about African American inventors, civil rights leaders, black activists and the many major contributors, without much fanfare or glory who helped shape the modern world as we know it. Each audiobook highlights our unsung heroes through the interaction between different members of the "Robinson" family. The goal of the series? To put on full display the amazing things African American's have accomplished throughout history. By doing so, our children will make the connection, that anything is possible if you dream big enough. In this audiobook, we acknowledge an African American inventor and pioneer who contributed so much to our society. Lewis Howard Latimer, a brilliant engineer, who has an interesting connection to the origin of the light bulb and telephone that many of us have no idea about. This is an important African American story, and it was written with the hope that it will motivate the next generation to find interest and excel in areas like science, technology, engineering, and math.
©2019 Ramon Robinson (P)2019 Ramon Robinson
Keep Dreaming
Summary
Leron's Song is a story that underscores the difficult and all too prevalent problem of bullying. The narrative focuses on a young man, Leron, who often day dreams and "lives" in his own world of music. He constantly hears it, dreams it, and like a shadow, it follows him wherever he goes. Throughout the story he is bullied frequently by a group of older kids, which keeps him from ever expressing his true genius. He consistently suppresses his God given ability because he feels inadequate. One of the turning points, as the story moves along, is the destruction of an important composition of his. This awful incident really devastates Leron. Although, this unfortunate incident occurred, which felt like a punch in stomach. Leron has a revelation about himself and it sends him headlong into his greatest musical adventure. Granted, bullying is most certainly the primary theme of this comic; this story is also about the unwavering human spirit. Keep Dreaming is definitely a pause resister and an amazing story for all ages.
©2017 Ramon Robinson (P)2020 Ramon Robinson
The Roller Coaster: A Rite of Passage
Summary
Years have passed. Literally, six years have passed for this young boy who is finally of sufficient height to ride. And what a ride it will be! The upcoming experience will form a bond between father and son that forever will live in the annals of family lore. This roller coaster, aptly named "Old Rickety" represents a rite of passage and the boy's entrance way into all that is fun. His loving mother looks on, a little less than enthusiastically, and questions, whether her boy will survive this trip with his father. Of course, with this particular father, any trip has an extra degree or two of danger. Make no mistake, the boy's father means well and knows exactly how excited his young son is about this challenge. Despite what you might hear from the old lady sitting behind them, Dad wants only the best for his six-year-old son. It's just that sometimes, or more accurately, most times, things don't go as planned. Not for this man. And certainly not for his long-suffering family. Enjoy the ride. And remember, keep your arms and hands inside the vehicle at all times!
©2008, 2015, 2019, 2020 Steve Odenthal (P)2020 Steve Odenthal
Driving Dainty
Summary
An unusual solution to Road Rage is proposed in this delightful telling of a long-suffering family's wild trip to Grandma's house. Based (loosely) on a true event, this story will have you riveted to your seat as an unexpected ride-along companion puts the driving skills of the father to the test. Whether he passes that test or not is subject to debate but what isn't debatable is the laughs that are coming your way at his expense. Enjoy Driving Dainty. Let it change your life on the highways, bi-ways, and all the creative journeys in your future. Rated eight thumbs up....
©2010, 2020 Steve Odenthal (P)2020 Steve Odenthal
Robin Hood: Bedtime Stories for Kids
Summary
Will Robin Hood fall into the Sheriff's trap? A retelling of the classic English folktale.
©2017 Asami Rika (P)2017 Asami Rika
Faith, Love, and Fried Chicken: Seasons Boxed Set Bundle, Books 1-4
Summary
Best-selling series, now in a bundle! (Also available individually.)
Volume one, Summer: Excitement. That's what Jaycee has been saving for since high school. With plans to leave rural Twain, Georgia, the "to where" and the "to what" have been the only questions stopping her. Will her intentions change when Dash Matheson pulls her wandering heart in his direction?
Feel the summer heat of the Fourth of July in this Southern series as Jaycee finds love. Christian contemporary romance.
Volume two, Fall: It's autumn in Twain, Georgia. Jaycee has herself a new job and with it, a new problem. Is it something bug spray can fix?
Dash is struggling with more than just the reality of the pain from his injury. Could Jaycee be hiding something from him?
The pumpkins are ripe on the vine, and the pecans are ready to be shelled. Come spend Thanksgiving week in this Southern series.
Volume three, Winter: Public humiliation. That's what Jaycee faces on a regular basis in the days leading up to Christmas. Wrapped up in the off-the-wall job is a thief waiting to be caught. Dash is planning for perfection, yet when push comes to shove, is there such a thing?
Christmas in all its hustle and bustle with bright colored lights has arrived.
Volume four, Spring: Marriage plans are in full swing, but circumstances around Jaycee and Dash's wedding have gone from stressful to worrying. Will the pains of life cause them to postpone for a more convenient time?
Let the peach-perfumed air of spring caress you in this last installment of this Southern series.
A four-part serial novel under the Faith, Love, and Fried Chicken title.
©2014 Laura J. Marshall (P)2018 Laura J. Marshall
Redeeming Grace
Summary
The past has caught up to Grace and the preacher - for Grace, in the woman she worked for in New York, and for Nathan, in the arrival of his judgemental father.
Rumors and gossip threaten to destroy Nathan’s position as pastor before it’s even really begun. Twisting the truth, Grace’s singing career becomes the focus of self-righteous church members. Nathan’s father not only disapproves of Grace but also Nathan’s dual occupations of US Marshal and preacher. Add to the mix, one determined gunslinger out to take the preacher’s reputation and a deputy who is overcome by guilt and loss. It will take a heavy dose of God’s grace to survive.
What do you do when your past threatens your future? When people forget what God’s forgiveness is all about? How, as pastor, will Nathan get them to see what should be obvious?
Is there anything that isn’t covered by Redeeming Grace?
©2013 George H. McVey (P)2018 George H. McVey