Happy Juneteenth!! HAVE YOU BOUGHT MY BOOK YET? In this episode, I get vulnerable about how truly difficult it was for me to write my very first book,  The Book of Juju, while grieving my the loss of my best friend, my grandmother. It was complicated writing about ancestors as she became one. Also, the book industry is racist!! Can yall believe I had to audition to read my own audiobook?! Tea time!! P.S. Thank you, Arthur Flowers.  Full show notes here:  Preorder THE BOOK OF JUJU HERE Connect with Juju on IG: @itsjujubae / @ alittlejujupodcast Twitter/Tiktok: @ itsjujubae  Jujubae.com  Support A Little Juju Podcast + Juju’s work, here on Patreon! patreon.com/jujubae  CREDITS Executive Producer - Kenya Denise @kenya_digg_it from Domino Sound @dominosoundco Co-Executive Producer, Creative Producer, Sound Editor & Designer - Kobe Guilford @alookthroughmylens Senior Producer - Juju Bae @itsjujubae  Associate Producer, Archival Producer, Social Producer -  Oreoluwa Akinyode @beyondthisvessel with production assistance from Alexandra Di Palma @lsdipalma from Domino Sound @dominosoundco Financial Executive Producer -  Ebony Janice @ebonyjanice “a little juju” (REMIX) - Juju Bae & THE DARKER SISTA Saturday Magic: A Hoodoo Story - By Nyasha Williams &  Kenda Bell-Spruill, Illustrated by Sawyer Cloud The Emancipation Proclamation read by Whoopi Goldberg, Culture Project, YouTube  You Are Welcome Here and There Film Crowdfund:  https://gofund.me/148c5f14 This is a feature-length experimental documentary film following one spiritual family's journey to Nigeria as they recover the history and destiny that colonialism tried to erase. You Are Welcome Here and There is a moving ritual that travels through spirit realms and dimensions, illuminating the renaissance of Black Queer Peoples' return to African Traditional Religions. Fair Use Notice: This podcast may contain excerpts from news clips and music that are used for purposes of commentary, criticism, reporting, and education, which are protected under the principles of fair use as defined in Section 107 of the Copyright Act. The use of such materials is intended to enhance the understanding and discussion of important topics within the context of the podcast. We acknowledge the original creators and owners of the copyrighted materials and do not claim any ownership over them. Listeners are encouraged to seek out the original sources for the full context and to support the artists and journalists whose work is featured in this podcast. If you believe that your copyright-protected work has been used in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please contact us, and we will promptly address any concerns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices