BrownsvillExcerpts is the podcast and program for Young Adults at the Brooklyn Public Library's Brownsville Branch. This podcast highlights stories about Brownsville, its neighbors and its libraries straight from the source.

Brooklyn Public Library teens interview family members about the 2020 census for this special edition of BrownsvillExcerpts. Go to https://2020census.gov/ to fill out your census today and make sure #BrooklynCounts.

In this season of BrownsvillExcerpts, we’re working with Frederick Douglass Academy VII’s International Club. Participants have helped to produce episodes highlighting the unique experiences that club membership affords them: namely traveling the world!

In this episode, see the Summer 2018 Japan trip through the eyes of Christina, one of the international club’s members. From landing to prep and life-long lasting impressions come along with Christina on her journey.

(Also, check out the bonus episode where Christina dishes on her favorite part(s) of the trip.)

Please, if you’d like to contribute to this year’s goal you can find more information at www.gofundme.com/btosa

Produced by Brooklyn Public Library and Frederick Douglass Academy VII

Edited by Adwoa Adusei

Original Theme Song by Lewis Thompson

Supplemental Sound Clips by Emerald Island Relaxation and Hans Liao

Ginza Hub conference footage by Nobu Tanaka

Ito School Footage by Bijoun Jordan

BrownsvillExcerpts is the podcast and program for Young Adults at the Brooklyn Public Library's Brownsville Branch. This podcast highlights stories about Brownsville, its neighbors and its libraries straight from the source. Can you help us identify/name some of the Japanese foods Christina describes?

Please, if you’d like to contribute to this year’s goal you can find more information at www.gofundme.com/btosa

Produced by Brooklyn Public Library and Frederick Douglass Academy VII

Edited by Adwoa Adusei

Supplemental Music by ChilledCow  (Surf’s “6am” https://soundcloud.com/hmsurf/6am)