Her stories : African American folktales, fairy tales, and true tales / told by Virginia Hamilton ; illustrated by Leo & Diane Dillon.
| Author/creator | Hamilton, Virginia |
| Other author | Dillon, Leo. |
| Other author | Dillon, Diane. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Blue Sky Press, ©1995. |
| Description | xiii, 112 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Her animal tales: Little girl and Buh Rabby -- Lena and big one tiger -- Marie and redfish -- Miz Hattie gets some company -- Her fairy tales: Catskinella -- Good Blanche, bad Rose, and the talking eggs -- Mary Belle and the mermaid -- Mom Bett and the little ones a-glowing -- Her supernatural: Who you! -- Macie and Boo Hag -- Lonna and cat woman -- Malindy and little devil -- Her folkways and legends: Woman and man started even -- Luella and the tame parrot -- The mer-woman out of the sea -- Annie Christmas -- Her true tales: Millie Evans: plantation times -- Lettice Boyer: from way back -- Mary Lou Thorton: my family. |
| Local note | Little-308957--305131015809- |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [111]-112). |
| Awards note | Coretta Scott King Medal, 1996. |
| Awards note | Coretta Scott King Honor, 1996. |
| Awards note | Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, 1995 |
| LCCN | 94033055 |
| ISBN | 0590473689 |
| ISBN | 0590473700 |
| ISBN | 0590566032 (Limited ed.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 398.2 H1808H | ✔ Available | Place Hold |
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 398.2 H1808H | ✔ Available | Place Hold |