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    Granddaddy's Turn: A Journey to the Ballot Box
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    Audiobook13 minutes

    Granddaddy's Turn: A Journey to the Ballot Box

    Written by Michael S. Bandy and Eric Stein

    Narrated by JD Jackson

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    About this audiobook

    Based on the true story of one family’s struggle for voting rights in the civil rights–era South, this moving tale shines an emotional spotlight on a dark facet of U.S. history.

    Life on the farm with Granddaddy is full of hard work, but despite all the chores, Granddaddy always makes time for play, especially fishing trips. Even when there isn’t a bite to catch, he reminds young Michael that it takes patience to get what’s coming to you. One morning, when Granddaddy heads into town in his fancy suit, Michael knows that something very special must be happening—and sure enough, everyone is lined up at the town hall! For the very first time, Granddaddy is allowed to vote, and he couldn’t be more proud. But can Michael be patient when it seems that justice just can’t come soon enough?

    This powerful and touching true-life story shares one boy’s perspective of growing up in the segregated South, while beautiful illustrations depict the rural setting in tender detail.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDreamscape Media Audio
    Release dateJan 3, 2019
    ISBN9781974932627
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    Granddaddy's Turn: A Journey to the Ballot Box
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    Michael S. Bandy

    Michael S. Bandy caught the writing bug when his third-grade teacher surprised him with a set of Dr. Seuss books. He’s been writing plays, screenplays, and books ever since. He currently resides in Los Angeles and is involved in a number of children’s charities.

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      This true-life story shares one boy's perspective as he accompanies his granddaddy to the voting booths for the first time. Through this beautifully illustrated book we learn about life in the segregated south and very quickly become emotionally invested in this boy's experience with his granddaddy. I will read this with my students of all grades, K-5.