Black Folktales

Type

Book

Authors

Julius Lester

ISBN 10

0802132421

ISBN 13

9780802132420

Tags

Children's Books, African American, Mythology & Folklore, Folklore & Mythology

Description

Twelve remarkable folktales, culled from the black experience in Africa and America, are freshly retold in the thoroughly original voice of Julius Lester. Arranged by topic — Origins, Love, Heroes, and People — the tales combine universal themes and uncanny wisdom. Though some of these stories have been around for centuries and many were passed down by slaves, Julius Lester's urban expressiveness and Tom Feeling's spirited illustrations give them continued resonance for today's audience. - from Amzon

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