Ode to grapefruit : how James Earl Jones found his voice / Kari Lavelle ; illustrated by Bryan Collier.
| Author/creator | Lavelle, Kari author. |
| Other author | Collier, Bryan, illustrator. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication | New York : Alfred A Knopf, [2024] |
| Copyright Date | ©2024 |
| Description | 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm |
| Subjects |
| Abstract | Before legendary actor James Earl Jones was recognized for his memorable, smooth voice, he was just James -- a stutterer who stopped speaking for eight years as a child...and ultimately found his voice through poetry. |
| General note | "This is a Borzoi book published by Alfred A. Knopf"--Colophon. |
| General note | "A Junior Library Guild Selection"--Book jacket. |
| General note | Includes author's and illustrator's notes and information about stuttering. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Interest age level | Ages 4-8 |
| Interest grade level | Pre-Kindergarten - Grade 2 |
| Audience | AD 570 Lexile |
| Awards note | Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature (CSMCL) Best Books, 2024 |
| Awards note | Orbis Pictus Honor for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children, 2025 |
| Genre/form | Biographies. |
| Genre/form | Juvenile works. |
| Genre/form | Picture books. |
| Genre/form | Picture books. |
| Genre/form | Biographies. |
| ISBN | 9780593372760 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 059337276X (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 9780593372777 (library binding) |
| ISBN | 0593372778 (library binding) |
| ISBN | (ebook) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Biographies | B J7183L | ✔ Available | Place Hold |