LULA DEAN'S LITTLE LIBRARY OF BANNED BOOKS

Golden Voice Narrator January LaVoy becomes the characters of Troy, Georgia, as they face off on the issue of banning books in libraries. Lula Dean, the prime book banner, fills her little free library with "wholesome books." Little does she know that her rival, Beverly Underwood's daughter, Lindsay, put banned books beneath the wholesome book jackets. Oh, my! LaVoy imbues these diverse characters with tones ranging from gruff to sugary sweet, matching their personalities perfectly. LaVoy acts out this story with grace, a touch of humor, and just a smidgen of emotion as it tackles topics ranging from LGBTQ+ relationships, anti-Semitism, bigotry, and a secret Neo-Nazi group to the power of books and the freedom to think for oneself. M.B.K. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: SEPTEMBER 2024]