Parents' Guide to Flyest Fables

Podcast Storytelling Average run time: 17 minutes
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age 9+

Fantasy series centers Black characters, real-life lessons.

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What's It About?

FLYEST FABLES is an immersive audio drama that features fictional stories with impactful life lessons. Creator Morgan Givens set out to develop the podcast because of his love for the fantasy genre growing up and the lack of characters he could relate to. Because of this, Flyest Fables centers around young Black main characters and their relatable life challenges, while focusing on courage and hope as an anchor and guiding light. Although each story of each episode is unique, there is usually a throughline that connects the stories together. All of the stories have elements of fantasy but include real-life lessons of strength, perseverance, and overcoming.

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Through exciting music, engaging character actors, and immersive sound effects, each episode pulls you into a fantasy world. Flyest Fables is a unique take on traditional fairy tales that authentically represents modern issues many children can identify with. Creator Morgan Givens set out on this audio journey to create an inclusive space in the genre of fantasy, and he exceeded expectations. This audio masterpiece allows kids of all races, ethnicities, and identities to see and hear themselves represented in fantasy media and sheds light on the world we live in. Not only are the stories highly entertaining, but the audio quality and moral lessons are icing on top of the cake.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about why it is important that the fantasy stories in Flyest Fables authentically represent the BIPOC population. Can you think of any other fantasy genre media that has more inclusive representation?

  • Flyest Fables addresses topics like homelessness, unemployment, loneliness, depression, and bullying. How do the characters in this podcast face these challenges? How does combining real-life issues with a fictional audio story help discuss these important topics?

  • Courage is a major theme throughout this podcast. Why is this an important character strength? Can you think of a time you were courageous?

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