The People Could Fly

Description

"The well-known author retells 24 black American folk tales in sure storytelling voice: animal tales, supernatural tales, fanciful and cautionary tales, and slave tales of freedom. All are beautifully readable. With the added attraction of 40 wonderfully expressive paintings by the Dillons, this collection should be snapped up."--(starred) School Library Journal.

Subjects

African Americans Tales Slavery Folklore Books on compact disc Juvenile literature Slavery -- Folklore African Americans -- Folklore Folklore -- United States 1000blackgirlbooks African americans, folklore Folklore, united states

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