Author Hamilton, Virginia, 1936-2002 Title The people could fly : American Black folktales / told by Virginia Hamilton ; illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon Call # j398.2 H221p Co-Author Dillon, Leo, ill Dillon, Diane, ill

Imprint New York : Knopf : Distributed by Random House, c1985 Edition 1st ed Descript xii, 178 p. : ill. ; 26 cm + 1 sound disc Subject African Americans -- Folklore -- Juvenile literature Tales -- United States -- Juvenile literature Coretta Scott King Award -- 1986 Coretta Scott King Honor book -- 1986 Bibliog. Includes bibliographical references (p. 175-178) Summary Retold Afro-American folktales of animals, fantasy, the supernatural, and desire for freedom, born of the sorrow of the slaves, but passed on in hope Contents He Lion, Bruh Bear, and Bruh Rabbit -- The peculiar such thing -- How Nehemiah got free -- The talking cooter -- John and the devil's daughter -- Tappin, the land turtle -- Papa John's tall tale -- A wolf and little daughter -- Better wait till Martin comes -- Little eight John -- Doc Rabbit, Bruh Fox, and Tar Baby -- The people could fly Note Coretta Scott King Award, 1986 Coretta Scott King Honor book, 1986