Description
National Book Award winner and MacArthur Genius Fellow Charles Johnson shares life lessons for the next generation in this accessible distillation of wisdom, stories, and philosophy on being a grandparent.
An award-winning novelist, philosopher, essayist, screenwriter, professor, and cartoonist, Charles Johnson has held numerous impressive titles over the course of his incomparable career. Now, for the first time, with his trademark wisdom and philosophical generosity, he turns his attention to his most important role yet: grandparent.
In Grand, Johnson shares stories from his life with his six-year-old grandson Emery, weaving in advice and life lessons that stand the test of time. Johnson offers profound meditations on family, race, freedom, and creativity.
Joyful, lucid, and deeply comforting, Grand is Johnson at his most accessible and profound, an indispensable compendium for new grandparents and growing grandchildren alike, from one of America's most revered thinkers.
About the Author
Born in Mobile, Alabama, in 1991, DC Bassett defied the odds to carve out a remarkable path in life. Growing up in a community rich with culture and resilience, Bassett navigated challenges with determination and grace. From a young age, he has exhibited a passion for learning and a drive to make a difference in his community. Despite facing systemic barriers and societal pressures, Bassett excelled academically, received accolades for his achievements. His journey took him to a university, where he pursued a passion for community activism. After graduating the police academy, Bassett returned to Mobile with a mission to uplift marginalized voices and empower the next generation. Through grassroots organizing and advocacy work, he became a beacon of hope for his community, inspiring positive change and fostering unity. Today, Bassett continues to be a driving force for progress, working tirelessly to create a more equitable society for all. His story serves as a testament to the power of resilience, determination, and the enduring spirit of the human heart.
Ron Butler is a Los Angeles-based actor, Earphones Award-winning audiobook narrator, and voice artist with over a hundred film and television credits. Most kids will recognize him from the three seasons he spent on Nickelodeon's True Jackson, VP. He works regularly as a commercial and animation voice-over artist and has voiced a wide variety of audiobooks. He is a member of the Atlantic Theater Company and an Independent Filmmaker Project Award winner for his work in the HBO film Everyday People.
