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Roots and Legends
Roots and Legends
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Pass down the powerful teachings of African and African American oral traditions with these 50 beautifully illustrated cultural folktales.
In this captivating collection of folklore from the African diaspora, discover the stories that have been passed down through generations and continue to teach valuable lessons today through their vibrant, illustrative language. Through its 50 folktales, Roots & Legends celebrates the richness of the African and African American cultures and champions the importance of oral tradition, a practice that rose up through the dark times of slavery and oppression.
Thoughtfully curated and richly illustrated, Roots & Legends features the wonder and educational lessons of cultural stories and figures such as:
The Flying AfricansSukey and the MermaidThe Legend of Big MommaHow the Leopard Got Its SpotsCoyote Steals the SunThe Haunting of Sweet HollowAnansi and...
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