No Small Potatoes: Junius G. Groves and His Kingdom in Kansas
by Tonya Bolden
Description
Born into slavery in Kentucky, Junius G. Groves arrives in Kansas with little more than determination—and a vision of building something lasting. Through hard work on a small potato farm, he rises from laborer to foreman, then takes a bold leap toward ownership by renting land and turning every season into progress. As his potato business expands, so does his family and his sense of purpose, even as doubt and hardship threaten to stall his momentum. Written with Tonya Bolden’s award-winning storytelling and brought to life by Don Tate’s vivid illustrations, this inspiring true story explores perseverance, self-determination, and the power of community and labor to transform beginnings that once seemed “small.”
Available Editions
paperback
Knopf Books for Young Readers
Published Oct 16, 2018
21 pages
ISBN: 9780385752787
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First Published
2018
Language
eng
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