LeVar Burton Reads "When the Apples are Ripe" by Diane Oliver
Apr 16, 2024
Author Diane Oliver discusses her captivating story 'When the Apples Are Ripe' where a young boy navigates the mysteries of his elderly neighbor Mrs. Gilly, family dynamics, civil rights activism, and the significance of a watch as a heartfelt gift.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Observing Mrs. Gilly
04:37 • 16min
A Young Boy's Morning Errand and Rediscovery of His Watch
20:57 • 3min
Johnny Boy's Encounter with Mrs. Gilly
23:48 • 8min
The Mysterious Watch and Mrs. Gilly's Visit
31:46 • 5min
A Heartfelt Gift and Farewell Gesture
36:30 • 5min
Mrs. Gilly and the Civil Rights Movement
41:21 • 8min