This collection illuminates the unbroken chain of the black oral tradition which is alive in America. The Youngs, who are storytellers and teachers, have assembled an anthology that bears out both the richness and variety of a cultural heritage that has crossed the Atlantic, survived the ignominy of slavery, and triumphed over the ignorance of racism and bigotry. In his introduction, Dr. Rex Ellis underscores the multicultural opportunity this collection offers: They are stories that continue to ....
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I purchased this book a couple of years ago for my daughter, and I must say that this has remained her favorite books since that time. It is full of wonderful stories that provide hours of reading enjoyment. We like to make puppets based on the stories in the book and act out the stories as well. This book could also be used in drafting lessons that incorporate cause and effect as well as morals, values and principles. This book is a gem and one that is being well read.
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African and African-American storytelling has maintained an important position in America since its inception. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
cabbage inspector, retold from folklore, broom grass, great hut, tow sack, catalpa tree Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Brother Bear, Hairy Man, John Henry, Br'er Rabbit, Brother Snake, Brother Possum, Miss Frog, Mister Lion, Wild Man, Casey Jones, American South, Annie Christmas, Tyrone Wilkerson, Brother Alligator, Brother Lion, Brother Man, Aunt Sarah, Jackie Torrence, Len Cabral, Mary Furlough, Queen's Creek New!
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African and African-American storytelling has maintained an important position in America since its inception. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
cabbage inspector, retold from folklore, broom grass, great hut, tow sack, catalpa tree Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Brother Bear, Hairy Man, John Henry, Br'er Rabbit, Brother Snake, Brother Possum, Miss Frog, Mister Lion, Wild Man, Casey Jones, American South, Annie Christmas, Tyrone Wilkerson, Brother Alligator, Brother Lion, Brother Man, Aunt Sarah, Jackie Torrence, Len Cabral, Mary Furlough, Queen's Creek New!
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- African-American Folktales for Young Readers: Including Favorite Stories from AF (American Storytelling) by Richard Young on 66 pages
- Shuckin' and Jivin': Folklore from Contemporary Black Americans by Daryl Cumber Dance in Front Matter
- Mules and Men by Zora Neale Hurston in Front Matter
- Animal Tales (A Little Owl Book) by Hilda Young on page 65
- Talk That Talk: An Anthology of African-American Storytelling by Linda Goss in Front Matter
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- Reading Stories for Comprehension Success: Primary Level, Grades 1-3 by Katherine L. Hall on 4 pages
- Myths and Hero Tales: A Cross-Cultural Guide to Literature for Children and Young Adults by Agnes Regan Perkins in Front Matter, and page 166
- Exploring Diversity: Literature Themes and Activities for Grades 4-8 by Jean E Brown on page 43, and Back Matter
- Black Books Galore!: Guide to More Great African American Children's Books by Donna Rand on page 163
- Tales, Rumors, and Gossip: Exploring Contemporary Folk Literature in Grades 7-12 by Gail Arlene de Vos on page 329
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