eBook - ePub

Roots and Legends

Folktales from African Culture

208 pages
English
ePUB (mobile friendly)
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eBook - ePub

Roots and Legends

Folktales from African Culture

About this book

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 Africans
Sukey and the Mermaid
The Legend of Big Momma
How the Leopard Got Its Spots
Coyote Steals the Sun
The Haunting of Sweet Hollow
Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock
And more!

Divided into seven sections covering the spiritual nature of animals, people, the land and its sometimes spooky inhabitants, and more, each page is filled with timeless tales of heroes, tricksters, and everyday wisdom, and invites you to immerse yourself in the depth and beauty of African and African American folklore.

A perfect choice for families interested in passing down African and African American heritage through storytelling traditions, Roots & Legends will enchant readers of all ages through its beautifully illustrated and accessible collection of folklore.

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