Storyline Online® announces a fresh, new read-aloud featuring Oscar-winning actress Da’Vine Joy Randolph reading ‘Fresh Juice’

Da’Vine Joy Randolph reads for the SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s children’s literacy program Storyline Online® / Photo courtesy of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s renowned children’s literacy program, Storyline Online®, is thrilled to announce the addition of Fresh Juice to its video library. Read by Oscar-winning actress Da’Vine Joy Randolph, this heartwarming tale, written and illustrated by Robert Liu-Trujillo, and published by Lee & Low Books, explores family, health, and community through a young boy’s adventure of making fresh juice for his dad.

Randolph, celebrated for her Academy Award, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild Award-winning performance last year, currently plays a recurring detective in Hulu’s popular series Only Murders in the Building. Randolph brings her storytelling talent, character versatility and passion for books to her read-aloud for Storyline Online.

“I love reading so much, and I especially love this book. One of the reasons why I love this book so much is because it talks about the importance of community. Together we can do so many things and it is great to rely on others for help when you need it,” says Da’Vine Joy Randolph. “Also, fruits and vegetables will keep the body strong. It’s actually healing. And if we eat fruits and vegetables in a healthy diet, we can live longer, run faster and be a better human being.”

In Fresh Juice, young Art joins his father in a vibrant journey through their community as they gather ingredients and learn about the joy of healthy, homemade juice. Randolph’s vibrant narration captures the richness of Art’s world, inspiring children to learn about nutrition and make healthy choices.

SAG-AFTRA Foundation President and Chairman of the Board Courtney B. Vance shared his enthusiasm about Randolph’s addition to the Storyline Online library: “We are honored to welcome Da’Vine Joy Randolph to our Storyline Online family of readers. She brings such depth and warmth to every role she plays. Her achievements and success as an actor speak to her incredible talent, and we are thrilled to share her inspiring and educational read-aloud of Fresh Juice with children and families around the world.”

With over 900 million views globally, Storyline Online continues to be an essential resource for parents, teachers, and children, offering beloved stories read by some of the world’s best storytellers. Fresh Juice, along with all Storyline Online videos, is available free of charge, with a supplemental activity guide for parents and educators, supporting literacy and engagement in classrooms and homes.

In addition to Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Storyline Online features 93 additional acclaimed actors reading beloved children’s books aloud, including Angela Bassett, Viola Davis, Rami Malek, Chris Pine, Meryl Streep, Oprah Winfrey, Michelle Yeoh and many more.

To watch Fresh Juice and all of Storyline Online’s read-alouds, visit storylineonline.net. Keep up with new videos by subscribing to Storyline Online on YouTube and following Storyline Online on Instagram, X and Facebook.

Storyline Online is made possible through gifts, grants and sponsorships. For more information about becoming a Storyline Online sponsor, please email sponsorship@sagaftra.foundation.