"Grandpa's Famous Stories is an awesome story that rejuvenates self-awareness, ruminates on past accomplishments, and resonates the heart."

Dr. Craig L. Oliver Sr. Senior Pastor of Elizabeth Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA General Overseer of FGBCF Author of Travel Lightly

"Grandpa's Famous Stories explores the possibilities of HOPE and uncovers a foundation of rich tradition for children of all ages to emulate."

Dr. Evelyn J. Mobley Principal of Phoenix Academy (Atlanta Public Schools) Georgia Association for Alternative Education 2017-2018 Administrator of the Year

"Grandpa's Famous Stories truly inspires the heroic accomplishments of the past and encourages one to reach beyond the walls of mediocrity."

Dr. E. Dewey Smith Senior Pastor of The House of Hope Atlanta and The House of Hope Macon Author of A God Dream

"Grandpa's Famous Stories unlocks the prospects of self-complacency and encourages an atmosphere of deliberate diligence."

John Herring Senior Pastor of Glorious Hope Baptist Church in Macon, GA

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to interact with some of the great American innovative pioneers of the past? People like Booker T. Washington, Alonzo F. Herndon, even Mary McLeod Bethune. Could you imagine walking side by side with them as they blaze the trail of Greatness? Let's take a journey with Grandpa as he shares his famous stories with his favorite grandson, Little Joseph. Little Joseph considers his Grandpa as the best storyteller in all of California. Some even consider Grandpa as The Greatest of All Time. Grandpa's Famous Stories will allow you to explore the rich history and accomplishments of our notable American entrepreneurs. Grandpa's Famous Stories will ultimately inspire you to self-reflect and ponder potential and innovative possibilities that live within you.

About the Author

Dr. Cedrick Gilbert is a native of Atlanta GA. He's a graduate of Henry McNeal Turner High School and Morris Brown College. He started his career as an educator in 1997 with the Atlanta Public School System as an elementary school teacher. He has earned a Masters of Arts in Education with majors in Educational Curriculum and Technology from the University of Phoenix. He has also earned a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership with a concentration in E-Learning from TUI University. In addition, he's facilitated graduate courses as an Adjunct Professor with Argosy University, Columbia Southern University, Concordia University, Ashford University, and Central Michigan University. He has earned membership with Atlanta, Association of Educators, Georgia Association of Educators, National Educators Association, ASCD, and The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. He is also the founder and chief executive operator of Once Upon A Time Productions, LLC.

Dr. Cedrick Gilbert is very passionate about positively impacting the lives of children and he believes that "A finisher isn't afraid to fail; however, a failure is reluctant to finish.