The Walk

by Winsome Bingham Narrated by Emana Rachelle

Overview

"My granny is taking me on THE WALK. “Because leaders are not born,” she says. “They're made through molding and modeling.” “What's the walk?” I ask. “You'll see. And there's a few treasured souls coming too.” Granny and her granddaughter are going on a walk. But this is not just any walk. It's a walk that must not be missed, one that is more important than ever but has been made increasingly difficult for many to participate in. It's a walk that joins together a community, that lifts voices, that allows us to speak up, stand up, and say what's on our minds. It's a walk for hope. Where are all these treasured souls going? Just walk on and find out."

Editorial Reviews

DECEMBER 2023 - AudioFile

Emana Rachelle narrates this child's-eye view of a walk (to the polls) with Granny. While acoustic guitar music plays, Rachelle cheerfully delivers a young Black girl's patter and questions as she tries to guess their destination. Granny's responses sound kind and playful. She cryptically tells the girl that they're gathering "treasured souls." Neighborhood noises add context to the stops they make. In the city, the music changes to jazz, and the procession ends at a school. The girl is surprised--it's not a school day, and these are grown-ups. She discovers that they've come to vote. "'Votin' is how grown folks speak up," she's told. Upbeat music and Rachelle's smiling voice convey a positive sense of purpose and community to the tradition of bringing "souls to the polls." L.T. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine

Booklist (starred review)

Serious but not solemn, this picture book is an excellent read-aloud choice for classroom units on democracy, civil rights, and voting.”

Earphones Award

"Emana Rachelle narrates this child’s-eye view of a walk (to the polls) with Granny. While acoustic guitar music plays, Rachelle cheerfully delivers a young Black girl's patter and questions as she tries to guess their destination. Granny’s responses sound kind and playful. Upbeat music and Rachelle’s smiling voice convey a positive sense of purpose and community to the tradition of bringing 'souls to the polls.'" - Audiofile Magazine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940159272461
Publisher:	Dreamscape Media
Publication date:	12/26/2023
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	Up to 4 Years

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