The people could fly american black folktales by virginia. American black folktales told by virginia hamilton. About the people could fly the wellknown author retells 24 black american folk tales in sure storytelling voice. American black folktales virginia hamilton, author, leo dillon, illustrator, diane dillon, illustrator alfred a. Leo and diane dillon, recepients of two caldecott medals, have illustrated five books by virginia hamilton, including the original blackand. A special picture book featuring only the people could fly is also available. The people could fly american black folktales american black folktales by virginia hamilton illustrated by leo dillon and diane dillon, ph. This book retells africanamerican folktales of animals, fantasy, the supernatural, and desire for freedom, which were born of the sorrow of the slaves but pass. With all this in mind, we expect to find here nothing less than fire from the mountain. The wellknown author retells 24 black american folk tales in sure. At some point, however, they lost their wings and forgot about their secret powers.
The people could fly by virginia hamilton scholastic. American black folktales by virginia hamilton 2007, mixed media at the. Then, many of the people were captured for slavery. American black folktales hamilton, virginia, dillon, leo, dillon. American black folktales virginia hamilton, leo dillon illustrator, diane dillon ph.
They encompass animal tales, fairy tales, supernatural tales,and tales of the enslaved africans. The people could fly by virginia hamilton, leo dillon. Virginia hamilton curated and put these traditionally oral stories in written form, explaining in the foreword that she retold them with the original dialects in order to retain their true sense of. Virginia hamilton, the first black person to win a newbery medal and the first childrens book author to be awarded a macarthur genius grant, won the coretta scott king award for the people could fly. In her prizewinning anthology of american black folktales, the people could fly. Jane byers bierhorst retold afroamerican folktales of animals, fantasy, the supernatural, and desire for freedom, born of the sorrow of the slaves, but passed on in hope. Virginia was the first african american woman to win the newbery award, for m. In her lifetime, virginia wrote and published 41 books in multiple genres that spanned picture books and folktales, mysteries and science fiction, realistic novels and. In her prizewinning anthology of american black folktales, the people could fly, hamilton has gathered and retold a collection of stories that teach us much, move us deeply, and. Savor this bridge to both the past and the future of a people and a nation as you hear these timeless tales brilliantly performed by andrew barnes. In this treasury, we hear the voice of virginia hamilton a voice that echoes the slaves and fugitives from her own. The people could fly audiobook by virginia hamilton. The people could fly, by virginia hamilton youtube.
Virginia hamilton, the first black to win a newbery medal and the first childrens book author to be awarded a macarthur genius grant, won the coretta scott king award for the people could fly. See all books authored by virginia hamilton, including in the beginning. American black folktales 1985 won a coretta scott king award, and the dillons here reissue its heartbreaking title story with gorgeous, allnew, fullcolor paintings. It is the winner of coretta scott king awards for both author and illustrator. Buy the people could fly reprint by hamilton, virginia isbn. Bulletin of the center for childrens books starred. My favorite story is the final one called the people could fly which tells the story of slaves who finally escaped the fields by flying away. American black folktales is a 1985 collection of twenty four folktales retold by virginia hamilton and illustrated by leo and diane dillon. Say that long ago in africa, some of the people knew magic. With the added attraction of 40 wonderfully expressive paintings by the dillons, this collection should be snapped up. The wellknown author retells 24 black american folk tales in sure storytelling voice. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
This book has been selected as a common core state standards text exemplar grade 68. It is a reissue, by the dillons, of hamiltons title story of her 1985 book the people could fly. Narrated by james earl jones and virginia hamilton. The theme of freedom prevails in these 24 africanamerican folktales, most of which came to this country on a slave boat out of africa.
American black folktales and is about a group of africanamerican slaves who call upon old magic to escape their oppression by flying away. Hamilton, virginia, 19342002 title the people could fly. It is especially noteworthy that theyve combined their talents to present a collection of black american talesa folklore awesome in its richness, power and complexity. I had to read this in 5th grade and have loved it ever since. The people could fly, the title story in virginia hamiltons prizewinning american black folktale collection, is a fantasy tale of the slaves who possessed.
Exclusive cd narrated by james earl jones and virginia hamilton. In her prizewinning anthology of american black folktales, the people could fly, hamilton has gathered and retold a collection of stories that teach us much, move us deeply, and make us laugh out loud. People could fly american black folktales by hamilton, virginia, told by. The picture book is a 2004 picture book by virginia hamilton and illustrated by leo and diane dillon. The people could fly by virginia hamilton overdrive. American black folktales 9780679843368 by hamilton, virginia and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. American black folktales by virginia hamilton 2009, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. This anthology of animal stories, supernatural tales and.
Before being captured into slavery, many african people could fly. American black folktales paperback by virginia hamilton, leo dillon. The people could fly american black folktales by virginia hamilton isbn. Virginia hamilton 19362002, a giant in the world of childrens literature, was the first africanamerican woman to win a newbery medal and the first childrens book author to be awarded a macarthur genius grant. The people could fly is a childrens book which is a collection of folktales. Virginia hamilton, newbery medal winner and recipient of the national book award and the hans christian andersen award, teams up with twotime caldecott medal. Virginia hamilton, storyteller, lecturer, and biographer, was born and raised in yellow springs, oh, which is said to be a station on the underground railroad. The people could fly virginia hamilton americas most honored. The people could fly, the title story in virginia hamiltons prizewinning american black folktale collection, is a fantasy tale of the slaves who possessed the ancient magic words that enabled them to literally fly away to freedom. The people could fly, the title story in virginia hamiltons prizewinning american black folktale collection, is a fantasy tale of the slaves who possessed the ancient magic words that. Virginia hamilton books list of books by author virginia. American black folktales by virginia hamilton isbn. And they would walk up on the air like climbin up on a gate. Illustrator published by knopf books for young readers 1993.
Black, shiny wings flappin against the blue up there. The people could fly virginia hamilton americas most. Virginia hamilton curated and put these traditionally oral stories in written form, explaining in the foreword that she retold them with the original dialects in order to retain their true sense of history, specifically that of african slaves in america. Hamilton tells the stories with a simple power that will make this a classic collection of all ages.
In this exclusive 15th anniversary edition, hamilton tells 24. American black folktales by virginia hamilton, leo dillon, diane dillon ph. The people could fly this major contribution to childrens literature brings the fascinating range of american black folktales and humor to all children. Newbery medalist virginia hamilton tells 24 stories that kept her ancestors culture alive during slavery, from spirited animal trickster tales and robust tall tales to spinechilling tales of the supernatural and moving narratives of slaves in search of freedom. In this treasury, we hear the voice of virginia hamilton a voice that echoes the slaves and fugitives from her own american black ancestry as she tells the stories that keep the culture alive. American black folktales by virginia hamilton online at alibris. The annotated african american folktales the annotated books. Creation stories from around the world, and the people could fly. The people could fly the people could fly audiobook, by virginia hamilton. Each story tells of a loss of family, beliefs, customs, and language but also celebrates the rich heritage and spirit that continues despite these losses. Hamilton beloved childrens author and newbery medal winner brings this and other african american folktales to life in the people could fly. The people could fly is a collection of folktales for ages 8. The people could fly audiobook, written by virginia.