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The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf. Copyright by Munro Leaf and illustrator Robert Lawson. Published by Viking Children's Books, a division of Penguin Young Readers Group. Read by Dr. Maya Angelou, Mandy Moore, Danica Patrick, and Bob Edwards.

 

Grab your copy of The Story of Ferdinand and join Jumpstart's Read.

In September 2007, some of XM's talent read this popular children's tale: poet Dr. Maya Angelou, journalist Bob Edwards, racing driver Danica Patrick, and pop star/actress Mandy Moore.

Maya Angelou
Dr. Angelou is one of the most influential voices of our time. Hailed as a Renaissance woman, a beloved poet, and best-selling author, Dr. Angelou has the unique ability to captivate listeners through the vigor and sheer beauty of her lyrics and words. Listen to Dr. Angelou take on issues spanning race, sex, age, and religion on Oprah & Friends - XM 156.

Dr. Maya Angelou | Oprah & Friends - XM 156 | Wednesdays - 4AM, 10AM, 4PM, & 10PM ET; Thursdays - 11PM ET; Saturdays - 5AM ET; Sundays - 10AM & 11PM ET

   

Bob Edwards
Bob Edwards is the host of the Bob Edwards Show, the flagship program on XM Public Radio - XM 133. It's an original weekday morning program that features in-depth interviews with newsmakers, journalists, entertainers, and other compelling figures. Prior to joining XM Satellite Radio, Edwards hosted National Public Radio's (NPR) Morning Edition for 24 and a half years, attracting more than 13 million listeners weekly.

Find out what topics Bob will be tackling this week on the Bob Edwards Show »

The Bob Edwards Show | XM Public Radio - XM 133 | Weekdays - 8AM ET

 

Danica Patrick
Danica Patrick joins IndyCar drivers Marco Andretti, Dario Franchitti, Bryan Herta, Tony Kanaan, and Jaime Camara on the Andretti Green Racing Show. This expert team of drivers brings great talent and style to XM Sports Nation - XM 144, the new exclusive home of racing's biggest stars.

The Andretti Green Racing Show | XM Sports Nation - XM 144 | Wednesdays - 7PM ET

  

Mandy Moore
Pop star and actress Mandy Moore came by the XM Performance Theater to record her upcoming Artist Confidential. While in XM's studios, she was happy to read The Story of Ferdinand for the Jumpstart's virtual Read for the Record.

Listen for Artist Confidential Monday nights on XMX - XM 2 when the most important and timeless names in music sit down for revealing and candid interviews, live music, audience participation, and intelligent conversation.

Artist Confidential | XMX - XM 2 | Mondays



 
 
 



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