African Folktales with Miss Jo Jo is a podcast for those who love to listen to stories. The podcast caters to very young audiences. Miss Jo Jo, the host and narrator, brings listeners in her flying Jeep to explore folk stories of Africa. Miss Jo Jo's voice is warm and welcoming, and her voice-acting skills are fantastic. These attributes bring engaging stories to life and keep young listeners wanting more.

Occasionally, Miss Jo Jo pauses in her storytelling to ask the listener what they think will happen next. This quick and easy technique-prediction-develops new readers' literacy skills. In this way, African Folktales with Miss Jo Jo entertains children while turning them into lifelong learners. Throughout each podcast episode, the host uses many different literacy-building strategies.

The podcast stories Miss Jo Jo tells from her flying Jeep are both old and new. In "The Queen of Pigeons," a flock of pigeons takes a young girl from her village so she can cook for the pigeon king. She makes her escape with the help of three pigeon brothers. In "The Elephant That Wanted to Dance," a young elephant achieves his dream with the help of friends. The tales all end with a moral or lesson, leaving listeners with something to think about.

Around the holidays, African Folktales with Miss Jo Jo has themed episodes. Some illustrate the seven principles of Kwanzaa. Guest Aunti Oni talks about Imani (faith) and Kujichagulia (self-determination) through her tales. The show even won a Webby Award for Diversity & Inclusion in 2021.

Children may love the whimsical stories. But grownups may appreciate the thought and care that go into each episode. Each story has a specific origin. This helps to dispel the commonplace idea of Africa as a monocultural place. The weekly lessons in the 15-minute podcast are uplifting. African Folktales with Miss Jo Jo is a fantastic listen for the whole family.