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The People Could Fly by Virginia Hamilton

The People Could Fly

American Black Folktales

American Black Folktales

By Virginia Hamilton
Illustrated by Leo Dillon and Diane Dillon, Ph.D.

By Virginia Hamilton
Illustrated by Leo Dillon and Diane Dillon, Ph.D.

By Virginia Hamilton
Illustrated by Leo Dillon and Diane Dillon, Ph.D.

By Virginia Hamilton
Illustrated by Leo Dillon and Diane Dillon, Ph.D.

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Paperback $13.00

Jan 04, 1993 | ISBN 9780679843368 | Middle Grade (10 and up) *This format is not eligible to earn points towards the Reader Rewards program

Hardcover $24.99

Jan 13, 2009 | ISBN 9780394869254 | Middle Grade (10 and up)

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    About The People Could Fly

    “The well-known author retells 24 black American folk tales in sure storytelling voice: animal tales, supernatural tales, fanciful and cautionary tales, and slave tales of freedom. All are beautifully readable. With the added attraction of 40 wonderfully expressive paintings by the Dillons, this collection should be snapped up.”–(starred) School Library Journal. 

    This book has been selected as a Common Core State Standards text Exemplar (Grade 6-8, Stories) in Appendix B.

    About The People Could Fly

    “The well-known author retells 24 black American folk tales in sure storytelling voice: animal tales, supernatural tales, fanciful and cautionary tales, and slave tales of freedom. All are beautifully readable. With the added attraction of 40 wonderfully expressive paintings by the Dillons, this collection should be snapped up.”–(starred) School Library Journal. 

    This book has been selected as a Common Core State Standards text Exemplar (Grade 6-8, Stories) in Appendix B.

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    Also by Virginia Hamilton

    Sweet Whispers, Brother Rush
    The People Could Fly: The Picture Book
    Many Thousand Gone
    Anthony Burns
    See all books by Virginia Hamilton

    About Virginia Hamilton

    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. Her grandfather settled in the village after escaping slavery in Virginia. She was educated at… More about Virginia Hamilton

    About Virginia Hamilton

    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. Her grandfather settled in the village after escaping slavery in Virginia. She was educated at… More about Virginia Hamilton

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Paperback | $13.00
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Jan 04, 1993 | 192 Pages | 8 x 10 | Middle Grade (10 and up) | ISBN 9780679843368

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $24.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Jan 13, 2009 | 192 Pages | 8 x 10 | Middle Grade (10 and up) | ISBN 9780394869254

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    Awards

    ALA Notable Children’s Book WINNER

    Booklist Books for Youth Editors’ Choice WINNER

    Coretta Scott King Author Award WINNER 1986

    Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book WINNER 1986

    Horn Book Fanfare WINNER

    IBBY Honor List WINNER

    Kansas William White Master List WINNER 1987

    Kentucky Bluegrass Master List WINNER 1988

    Library of Congress Children’s Books of the Year WINNER

    New York Times Best Illustrated Book WINNER

    New York Times Notable Book WINNER

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