Vibrant paintings by Caldecott Medalists Leo and Diane Dillon glow with the drama and mystery of each tale while reflecting the warmth and beauty of the people who first told them.įrom lighthearted trickster tales such as “Little Girl and Buh Rabby” to the enchanted world of “Mary Belle and the Mermaid,” Her Stories presents a broad range of folktales, fairy tales, and legendary women. Gracefully told by Newbery Medalist Virginia Hamilton, the nineteen stories in this book focus on the magical lore and wondrous imaginings of African American women. African American Folktales, Fairy Tales and True Talesĭedicated to our mothers and grandmothers, aunts and great-aunts, Her Stories is a spirited celebration of our strength, our dreams, and the precious gift of life and love from generation to generation.
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