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Ode to Grapefruit: How James Earl Jones Found His Voice is a picture book biography that tells the story of American actor James Earl Jones and his journey to finding his voice. The book highlights Jones's struggle with stuttering and how he overcame it through patience, practice, and inspiration from poetry and a shipment of grapefruit. The illustrations by Bryan Collier use circles to depict Jones's progress and include diverse representations of students. The biography concludes with information about stuttering. Aimed at children aged 4-8, this book offers a culturally sensitive and inspiring story of perseverance and self-discovery. [Extracted from the article]