Grandma Luther Kind

While riding on a city bus with his African American grandmother, a young boy is intrigued by a building he sees outside the window. She shares an important story about her past he never expected to hear. In that very building, during a civil rights protest long ago, many Black students organized a sit-in that changed how Black folk could eat in certain restaurants. And his grandmother was one of those heroes.A new-and perfect-kind of bedtime story for all little kids. - Jerry Spinelli, winner of the Newbery MedalRod Martinez has done a great job keeping this important conversation about civil rights alive and relevant to kids today. Imagine if you discovered your grandma was a real superhero. This tale covers a contemporary look back at how local action drove national impact in the civil rights movement.- George Brown - Executive Director, Highlights FoundationGrandma Luther King is a wonderfully crafted story that highlights history and the importance of activism for young readers. Martinez hits another one out of the park with relatable characters and a powerful message. - Maria DeVivo, award-winning fantasy author of The Coal ElfAn inspiring and empowering tale of a crusade for racial equality pitched at the younger set.- Marcia Cebulska, award-winning author & internationally-produced playwright, including Now Let Me Fly, commissioned for the 50th anniversary celebration of Brown v BoardThe enchanting Grandma Luther King takes place on a city bus moving through downtown, a beautiful metaphor for the way each generation navigates a many-layered history. I have a 7-year-old grandson myself, and I could feel us riding with these characters, holding our breath to hear every word.- Karen Schubert, Director, Lit Youngstown Literary Arts, Youngstown, Ohio