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Violence
Barely any
Some folk tale violence including trickster conflict and historical accounts of slavery
Language
None
No profanity
Sexual Content
None
No sexual content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
None
Slavery referenced in historical sections
What this book is about
Hamilton gathers nineteen stories featuring African American women across a range of folklore traditions: animal tales, fairy tales, supernatural stories, and true biographical accounts. From "Little Girl and Buh Rabby" to Harriet Tubman, the collection honors the full range of African American women's storytelling heritage, with illustrations by Leo and Diane Dillon.
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Some stories reference slavery and historical violence
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