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Her Stories: African American Folktales, Fairy Tales, and True Tales

Her Stories: African American Folktales, Fairy Tales, and True Tales

Published in
1995
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Description

In the tradition of Hamilton's The People Could Fly and In the Beginning, a dramatic new collection of 25 compelling tales from the female African American storytelling tradition. Each story focuses on the role of women--both real and fantastic--and their particular strengths, joys and sorrows. Full-color illustrations.
Age
4-8
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
128 pages
Book in series
#3

Why to read

  • Engaging stories
  • Cultural significance
  • Historical context
  • Beautiful illustrations