Ode to Grapefruit: How James Earl Jones Found His Voice
by Kari Lavelle and Bryan Collier
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Year Published 2024
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Routines to Reinforce Phonemic Awareness
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Awards & Distinctions 4

Recent Book Award Winners & Honorees
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Orbis Pictus Award, 2000-2025
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Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature Best Books, 2013-2024
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Biography Selection, 2024
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