Hamilton, Virginia
Summary: Retold Afro-American folktales of animals, fantasy, the supernatural, and desire for freedom, born of the sorrow of the slaves, but passed on in hope.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Knopf 1985
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.2 HAMHamilton, Virginia
Summary: Twelve trickster tales that show the migration of African culture to America via the West Indies.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Blue Sky Press 1997
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.2 HAMSan Souci, Robert D.
Summary: Unhappy with her life at home, Sukey receives kindness and wealth from Mama Jo the mermaid.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Four Winds Press 1992
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.21 SANStevens, Janet.
Summary: Hare turns his bad luck around by striking a clever deal with the rich and lazy bear down the road.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harcourt Brace 1994
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.2 STECopies Available at East Bay
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.2 STELester, Julius.
Summary: Retells the life of the legendary African American hero who raced against a steam drill to cut through a mountain.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dial Books 1994
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.22 LESWeso, T. F. Pecore (Thomas F. Pecore)
Summary: "Native Americans have a long tradition of storytelling. Now, you can easily introduce your children to these rich cultures with a compilation of powerful tales from multiple tribes like the Cheyenne and the Lenape. What sets this book apart from other Native American books for kids: Tales from 12 tribes--Kids will embark on a literary adventure with 12 stories from tribes around America,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rockridge Press 2022