Another endorsement for Kucinich

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As a former school librarian, I have to say that this endorsement moves me greatly. A background in and love for children's literature helps!

http://www.kucinich.us/endorsements/endorsements/grandfather_twilight.php

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The Pearl and the President
An interview with Grandfather Twilight
by Barbara Helen Berger

I met Grandfather Twilight for the first time in 1975. We became friends and he often visited my studio, where he helped me create a picture book (Grandfather Twilight, Philomel Books, 1984). Yet when he spoke out recently, endorsing Dennis Kucinich for President, I was stunned. For in all the time I have known him, Mr. Twilight has spoken very few words. His is a quiet wisdom. So quiet, in fact, that teachers and parents still remark on the hush that comes over children whenever they hear his story. Full of questions, I ran over to his house among the trees, to catch him before moonrise.

BHB: Hello my old friend! You haven't aged a bit.

GT: Well, it helps if you're timeless. (laughter)

BHB: Seriously now. I came to ask, why did you decide to speak out?

GT: Because of grief.

BHB: What do you mean?

GT: Every night, I see children snuggling with moms and dads who read them a story, and kiss them goodnight. They are the lucky ones. They go to sleep under the pearl of the moon, who spreads her light over everyone. But the world is not at peace. The air is full of smoke and sorrow. The trees tell me they feel it too, even the waves of the sea.

BHB: My heart is aching too.

GT: Children are dying from bombs and guns. The moon sees all of this. But she also sees something else. It is like a dream. Such a good dream, I could hardly believe it at first.

BHB: Tell me!

GT: There is a brave, truth-telling man from Ohio. His name is Dennis Kucinich, a Congressman who is running for President. As you know, I tend to be a calm old man, but when I heard Dennis speak, I got excited. He plans to create a Department of Peace. At last! Why has no one done it before? This is exactly how a wise President should think, what a good President should do! (GT thumped a gentle fist on the table.)

BHB: Yes! I agree.

GT: Whenever I hear Dennis speak, I feel the spark of hope again. He spreads the light in people. It reminds me of that night when millions of us lit our candles at 7 pm, and stood in silence, all over the world. All those little flames together, one light saying one thing: We Do Not Want War.

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1. It's truly amazing

how many endorsements Dennis has gotten from people from all walks of life. Politicians, authors, musicians, entertainers, doctors, social activists and countless others.

Glad to see another one we can add to the list!