About “The People Could Fly”
The book is a collection of 24 black American folk tales, including animal tales, supernatural tales, fanciful and cautionary tales, and slave tales of freedom. It is presented in a storytelling voice and accompanied by 40 expressive paintings by the Dillons.
Awards & honors
- Winner — Kentucky Bluegrass Master List (1988)
- Winner — Kansas William White Master List (1987)
- Winner — Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book (1986)
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Winner — New York Times Notable Book - Winner — New York Times Best Illustrated Book
- Winner — Library of Congress Children's Books of the Year
- Winner — Horn Book Fanfare
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Winner — ALA Notable Children's Book - Winner — Booklist Books for Youth Editors' Choice
- Winner — IBBY Honor List
Book details
- Published
- 1985
- Latest edition
- 1985 · ISBN 9780679843368
- ISBN
- 9780679843368
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is The People Could Fly?
The People Could Fly by Virginia Hamilton has 192 pages.
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