Mr. Potts & Me: The Power of Storytelling

Mr. Potts & Me is a heartwarming story of a young man and his relationship with an elderly neighbor who serves as a father figure to him in Charleston, S.C. following the Civil Rights Movement.

Characters and events from the story were based on author Damon Fordham’s own childhood. In the novel, Mr. Potts is a mentor to young Lucas Moore and teaches him respect for others and himself through stories. Folk tales passed down from Fordham’s father and real life examples like Joe Louis and Jackie Robinson served as major influences forMr. Potts & Me. A great addition to the bookshelf of every young person in your life, this book is sure to win the hearts of adult readers as well.