{"podcast":{"title":"MahoganyBooks Front Row: The Podcast","slug":"mahoganybooks-front-row-the-podcast-6699718","podcast_index_feed_id":6699718,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/mahoganybooks-front-row/","website_url":"https://mahoganybooksmedia.com/podcast/mahoganybooks-front-row-the-podcast","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/8e375489-e5cd-44f4-95c2-18baec5f22be/juai0o6gquq33yvn9ueiy4srcnnd.jpg","author":"MahoganyBooks","episode_count":54,"summary":"MahoganyBooks Front Row: The Podcast is a thoughtfully curated series that offers a unique opportunity to listen to Black authors discussing their latest works. Each episode of the podcast features an in-depth conversation with an author, delving into their creative process, inspirations, and the themes explored in their book. The series is a re-cast of the live author talks hosted by MahoganyBooks, a Black-owned bookstore in Washington DC dedicated to promoting literature written for, by, or about people of the African Diaspora. With the podcast, listeners can enjoy the same level of engagement and intellectual stimulation as the live events from the comfort of their own homes.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-02T02:19:42.460328+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mahoganybooks-front-row-the-podcast-6699718"},"episode":{"title":"Keeper of Lost Children: Unveiling Untold Stories of Resilience","slug":"keeper-of-lost-children-unveiling-untold-stories-of-resilience","published_at":"2026-06-03T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mahoganybooks-front-row-the-podcast-6699718/keeper-of-lost-children-unveiling-untold-stories-of-resilience","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mahoganybooks-front-row-the-podcast-6699718","url":"https://mahoganybooksmedia.com/podcast/mahoganybooks-front-row-the-podcast","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/cf9f8e42-96e2-49d9-ae32-00ca566cd5d6.mp3","summary":"Victoria Christopher Murray hosts a conversation with Sadeqa Johnson about her new novel, Keeper of Lost Children . Johnson shares that her inspiration comes from Mabel Grammer, a woman who dedicated her life to helping mixed-race children in post-World War II Germany. She explains her choice to tell the story through three characters—Ethel, a version of Grammer; Ozzie, an African American GI; and Sophia Clark, a teenager wrestling with her identity. This structure helps explore themes like parental love, identity struggles, and second chances as key parts of the story. Johnson also discusses her research and the emotional scenes designed to connect with readers and highlight the important, often overlooked, history of Black women’s contributions. The episode ends with a Q&A from the audience, deepening the discussion of these themes and her writing journey. Takeaways: Ramunda Young, co-owner of Mahogany Books, opens the podcast by introducing the esteemed moderator, Victoria Christopher Murray, a prominent author. Victoria Christopher Murray engages Sadeqa Johnson in a profound discussion of her novel Keeper of Lost Children , which draws on historical events. Sadeqa Johnson articulates her narrative approach, utilizing three distinct timelines and perspectives to explore themes of identity and parental love. The novel's premise is rooted in the real-life story of Mabel Grammer, highlighting the struggles of mixed-race children in post-war Germany. Sadeqa emphasizes the importance of telling underrepresented historical narratives, asserting that Black women have been pivotal yet often overlooked in history. The episode culminates in an audience Q&A, inviting further exploration of the themes and characters introduced in the discussion. Hosts & Guests: Sade…","meta_description":"Victoria Christopher Murray hosts a conversation with Sadeqa Johnson about her new novel, Keeper of Lost Children . Johnson shares that her inspiration co…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2920,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/mahoganybooks-front-row-the-podcast-6699718/episodes/keeper-of-lost-children-unveiling-untold-stories-of-resilience/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mahoganybooks-front-row-the-podcast-6699718/keeper-of-lost-children-unveiling-untold-stories-of-resilience.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}