Friday, September 27, 2024

Ode to Grapefruit by Kari Lavelle illustrated by Bryan Collier*

 Ms. Lavelle presents how James Earl Jones struggles with speaking (stuttering & also becoming mute when trying to speak), how he decides to remain silent for eight years, and how a teacher helps him finally speak again. He then pursues degrees and careers that require speaking. I love the role poetry has in his success!!

I like how the author includes tips how to interact with someone who stutters.

*Highly recommend.

-Borrowed from the library.




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