Groves in a fast-paced, fascinating and fun way. Inspirational in every conceivable way, “No Small Potatoes” brilliantly presents the true story of the extraordinary accomplishments of Junius G. And that was just the beginning of Junius G.’s incredible story.Įndless hard work, determination, careful planning and millions and millions of potatoes, Junius G.

continued to work hard, saved money, bought 80 acres of his own and planted potatoes. believed in hard work and using his intellect, and those two attributes served him well. landed a job on a potato farm where he earned a paltry 40 cents a day. was about 20, he left his home in Kentucky and joined the throngs of people pushing westward, looking for a better life.Īlong Junius G.’s journey, he worked odd jobs. Groves was born into slavery, but soon slavery was abolished. Groves and His Kingdom in Kansas” by Tonya Bolden, illustrated by Don Tate, Alfred A. The following books are available at favorite bookstores.

High St., Pottstown.ĭirector of youth services: Leslie Stillings.Ĭhoices this week: “Superhero” by Marc Tauss “Stars” by Mary Lyn Ray “The Arrival” by Shaun Tan. Library: Pottstown Regional Public Library, 500 E. What he couldn’t tell Bly was how he would manage to get her back out.įast-paced, fascinating and brimming with courage and determination on several fronts, this true story of Nelli Bly is amazing.

Bly felt certain she could get herself admitted to the asylum, and her editor agreed to help her. Despite her experience and ambition, and finding work for a woman was very difficult.ĭetermined to write more than fluff articles for women, Bly made a bold, courageous decision when she accepted her editor’s suggestion to convince doctors she was mentally unstable, have her admitted to the insane asylum on Blackwell’s Island and report on the living conditions and treatment by staff of the patients there. In the late 1800s, 23-year-old Nelli Bly had already made her journalistic mark in her hometown of Pittsburgh when she decided to move to New York City, confident one of the major newspapers there would hire her immediately.

Superhero by Marc Tauss