Margaree King Mitchell Margaree King Mitchell is the author of the Coretta Scott King Honor Book UNCLE JED’S BARBERSHOP, illustrated by James E. Ransome, Simon & Schuster, and GRANDDADDY’S GIFT, illustrated by Larry Johnson, Scholastic. An award winning musical featuring Broadway veteran Ken Prymus has been adapted from UNCLE JED’S BARBERSHOP. She is the creator of the EveryBody Has A Dream program, which empowers students in urban and rural schools to shoot for the stars with aspirations for their lives. Her new book, WHEN GRANDMAMA SINGS, illustrated by James E. Ransome, was published January 3, 2012 by HarperCollins. www.facebook.com/MargareeKingMitchell http://sormag.com
What would you like readers to take away from your book? When children read WHEN GRANDMAMA SINGS I want them to know that they were born with a special gift. They should use their gift and be the best they can be at it despite whatever obstacles they encounter. When they least expect it someone will come along and will give them the resources they need that will take them to another level. What is your favorite scene from your book? My favorite scene is the last one when Grandmama Coles is at the train station and is leaving to go up North because she has a record deal. She tells her grand-daughter, “Belle, one
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