Virginia Hamilton's Coretta Scott King Honor book is the breathtaking fantasy tale of slaves who possessed ancient magic that enabled them to fly away to freedom. And it is a moving tale of those who did not have the opportunity to “fly” away, who remained slaves with only their imaginations to set them free as they told and retold this tale. Leo and Diane Dillon's powerful illustrations accompany Hamilton's voice as it sings out from the pages with the soaring cadences that echo the story tellers of her childhood as the granddaughter of a fugitive slave. Awards for The People Could Fly collection: A Coretta Scott King Award A Booklist Children’s Editors’ Choice A School Library Journal Best Books of the Year A Horn Book Fanfare An ALA Notable Book An NCTE Teachers’ Choice A New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Books of the Year
Leo Dillon Book order (chronological)
Leo Dillon was a celebrated African-American artist renowned for his striking magazine and book covers, as well as his contributions as a children's book author and illustrator. His artistic output was predominantly a remarkable collaboration with his wife, Diane Dillon, a partnership that defined much of his award-winning career. Dillon's work often explored fantastical themes with exceptional technical skill and a profound sense of detail. His unique artistic voice significantly enriched the landscape of children's literature and visual arts.
Dangerous Visions
- 688 pages
- 25 hours of reading
Along with Moorcock's "New Worlds," "Dangerous Visions" defined the New Wave movement in science fiction
Die Sopranistin, die mit ihrer Interpretation der tragischen Heldin mehrfach ausgezeichnet wurde, erzählt den Stoff der Verdi-Oper nach: von der schönen aethiopischen Königstochter Aida, die in die Hände ägyptischer Soldaten fällt und sich in den Heerführer Radames verliebt
Emmenés en esclavage, les Noirs d'Afrique emportèrent avec eux un peu de leur culture. Cet ouvrage renferme 24 contes populaires des Noirs d'Amérique.
Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears
- 28 pages
- 1 hour of reading
"In this Caldecott Medal winner, Mosquito tells a story that causes a jungle disaster. "Elegance has become the Dillons' hallmark. . . . Matching the art is Aardema's uniquely onomatopoeic text . . . An impressive showpiece." -Booklist, starred review. Winner of Caldecott Medal in 1976 and the Brooklyn Art Books for Children Award in 1977.