CROWNED : Magical Folk and Fairy Tales from the Diaspora

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the New York Times bestselling duo who brought you GLORY: Magical Visions of Black Beauty , comes CROWNED: Magical Folk and Fairy Tales from the Diaspora . Filled with visual magic and storytelling wonder, these stories reimagine our favorite and most beloved childhood fairy tales and folktales to encourage creativity, empower imagination, and foster self-esteem. With a Foreword by Pulitzer Prize winner Salamishah Tillet Revisit beloved classics, but with a twist, such as The Little Mermaid, Sleeping Beauty, Hansel and Gretel, Red Riding Hood, The Poisoned Apple, and find new favorites with stories created especially for the collection: Anansi and the Three Trials, Aku the Sun Maker, How the Zebra Got Its Stripes, The Legend of Princess Yennenga, and John Henry, the Steel-Drivin' Man. A gift that will keep giving, CROWNED is a joyous celebration of Black beauty, determination, and imagination and a must-have for children and parents everywhere. "Once again CreativeSoul Photography captures the beauty, innocence, and magic of black children. This is the book I've been waiting to give my grandchildren. It is a wonder of storytelling and imagery." — Michael Eric Dyson Contains The Concert Dance Company Of Boston's Business Records And Correspondence, Booking Records And Contracts, Files On Choreographers, Reviews, Schedules, And Scrapbooks. Visual Records Of The Company Include Posters, Poster Proofs, Photographs, Negative, Contact Sheets, And Slides. Further Materials Include Audio Reels And Cassettes, As Well As Video Cassettes And Reels. Concert Dance Company Of Boston Records, 1966-1991 (ms Thr 1910). Houghton Library, Harvard University. The Concert Dance Company Of Boston Was A Modern Dance Repertory Company In Boston Commissioned And Performed Works By A Variety Of Internationally Acclaimed Artists. Materials In English. Electronic Finding Aid Available Http://id.lib.harvard.edu/ead/hou03104/catalog A collection of reimagined classic fairy tales, African, and African American folktales that bring to life past, present, and future visions of Black culture