Roots and Legends - Folktales from African Culture

Pass down the powerful teachings of African and African American oral traditions by adding this luxe illustrated volume of 50 cultural folktales to your home library.

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
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