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Diane Wolkstein

    Diane Wolkstein was a folklorist and author of children's books, renowned for her role as New York City's official storyteller. She captivated children in parks with hundreds of solo performances and shared stories through her radio show. Her extensive work involves collecting and publishing folk tales and legends from around the globe, drawing inspiration from her travels to China, Haiti, and Africa. Wolkstein's literary contributions explore the richness and diversity of global oral traditions.

    The Magic Orange Tree
    Inanna
    • Inanna

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
      4.2(1647)Add rating

      A fresh retelling of the ancient texts about Ishtar, the world's first goddess. Illustrated with visual artifacts of the period. "A great masterpiece of universal literature."--Mircea Eliade

      Inanna
    • The Magic Orange Tree

      • 212 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      A collection of folktales gathered by the author in Haiti with comments on Haitian folklore.

      The Magic Orange Tree