Every time that Papa goes to the store, he always signs the receipt with a big X because he doesn’t know how to write his name. When African Americans are allowed to vote for the first time, Papa’s son, Simms, is determined to teach Papa to write his name so he can sign his own ballot. Join Simms and Papa as they prepare for Election Day, encourage other African Americans to vote, and eventually watch Papa sign his ballot himself! Not only does this book share a compelling story from history, but it also shares important moral lessons!
(Reviewed by Kate Phillips)
| Region | Lamar County, Texas |
| Period | 1960s |
| Genre | Historical Fiction |
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