Virginia Hamilton

Twelve-year-old Jason describes the wonderful Christmas of 1890 that he and his family celebrate in the their home in Springfield, Ohio.

Twelve trickster tales that show the migration of African culture to America via the West Indies.

An illustrated collection of twenty-five myths from various parts of the world explaining the creation of the world.

In this retelling, using Gullah speech, of a familiar story the wily Brer Rabbit outwits Brer Fox who has set out to trap him.

"Rediscover America's most honored writer of children's literature in this deluxe collector's edition of her finest work: five classic novels about African American young people confronting the world and its many challenges. Playing out themes of memory, folklore, and tradition in enthralling, often wildly inventive stories, Virginia Hamilton transformed American children's literature in the 1960s and 70s. Her award-winning novels brought Black characters...

A collection of folk tales, legends, and myths involving the supernatural, from cultures around the world.

As a great wall of dust moves across their drought-stricken farm, a family's distress is relieved by a young man called Drylongso, who literally blows into their lives with the storm.

A collection of old and new adventures of Jahdu, the trickster.

A biography of the world famous actor and singer who lost much of his popularity when he became a champion of communism.

This American Negro leader, author, and sociologist spent his life fighting for the rights of blacks everywhere.