A review by lattelibrarian
The People Could Fly: American Black Folktales by Virginia Hamilton

5.0

This was such a beautiful book that makes the basis of a clear example as to why folktales should be shared, not appropriated.  It's incredible that Hamilton compiled so many folktales and also provided the background for them.  So many of these are meaningful, trickstery, filled with lore and explanations.  They provide a history both lost and reclaimed from diaspora, and should be celebrated for the incredible tales that they are.  Not to mention, of course, the beautiful illustrations by the Dillons--they add incredible visuals and characterizations that decorate and adorn each tale.  Overall, this is a fantastic compilation and should certainly be sought out.

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