The Terrible, Wonderful Tellin' at Hog Hammock

"Oree can go to the tellin' for this family," his grandmother said thoughtfully. "He do have the gift his grandpa left him. " Jonas almost choked on a piece of biscuit. No one called him Oree anymore except for his grandmother-and Jonas knew that she meant serious business when she used his Gullah name. If his grandmother decided it was so, Jonas would have to represent the family at the local tellin'-even if he didn't want to. Grandfather had been the best storyteller on Sapelo Island. And Jonas isn't sure that he inherited the family "gift for de lie." On the night of the big tellin', Jonas finally discovers the true meaning of his grandfather's special gift. What does happen on that fateful night surprises everyone! With warm, quiet humor, Kim Siegelson weaves a touching tale about a young boyfinding his place in Sapelo Island's Gullah community.

Siegelson, Kim L.

Children's Books

Harpercollins Childrens Books

Harpercollins

Escape South (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))

Ben and his family are slaves to Mister Tom until they plan a daring escape in the middle of the night and go south to Florida, to Indian territory. They have a long and dangerous journey ahead. But maybe among the Seminoles, they will find a place of their own—and freedom. “History and drama blend seamlessly in this advanced chapter book.” —The Horn Book Magazine Kim Siegelson was the 2000 Georgia Author of the Year for Children’s Literature. She won a Coretta Scott King Award for In the Time of the Drums.

Literature & Fiction

Random House Books for Young Readers

Ben and his family are slaves to Mister Tom until they plan a daring escape in the middle of the night and go south to Florida, to Indian territory. They have a long and dangerous journey ahead. But maybe among the Seminoles, they will find a place of their own—and freedom.“History and drama blend seamlessly in this advanced chapter book.”—The Horn Book MagazineKim Siegelson was the 2000 Georgia Author of the Year for Children’s Literature. She won a Coretta Scott King Award for In the Time of the Drums. From the Trade Paperback edition.

Mentu has never known Africa. He is an island-born boy. But Grandmother Twi, she has Africa in her bloodâ€”and she shares the old magic of her home through songs and stories. One day, a slave ship docks on the shore of the island where Mentu lives. Like Twi, the people inside yearn to return to Africa. Will old magic help them break their chains and cross the ocean to freedom? Certain to inspire for years to come, In the Time of the Drums tells a spellbinding story of strength in slavery times. An essential addition to library and family collections, this arrives just in time for Black History Month.

In the time of the drums

scholastic

Mentu has never known Africa. He is an island-born boy. But Grandmother Twi, she has Africa in her blood—and she shares the old magic of her home through songs and stories. One day, a slave ship docks on the shore of the island where Mentu lives. Like Twi, the people inside yearn to return to Africa. Will old magic help them break their chains and cross the ocean to freedom? Certain to inspire for years to come, In the Time of the Drums tells a spellbinding story of strength in slavery times. An essential addition to library and family collections, this arrives just in time for Black History Month.

In the Time of the Drums (Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Winner)

Hyperion Book CH

It is the last day of the harvest, and everyone at Appling Farm is preparing for the ring shout-a celebration filled with dance, song, and praise shouted out to God for the year's blessings. Everyone in Toby's family will play an instrument that speaks from their hearts directly to God's ears. Toby is finally old enough to join them in the event, but what will he bring? Sticks? A cowbell? Horse brushes? It's hard to decide, for it must feel right. And Toby's got to hurry-the ring shout starts tonight! Dancing the Ring Shout! is the first picture book honoring the longstanding ring shout tradition from west Africa and the American South. Heartfelt and beautifully told in a rainbow of colors that swirl like magic, this story is one to cherish all the year round.

Dancing the Ring Shout!

Cohen, Lisa

JATS

Jump At The Sun

After turning thirteen, life on the Louisiana plantation for young Beatrice becomes difficult and confusing when her master starts showing her special attention, certain secrets about her past come to the surface, and strange things begin taking place all around her.

Honey Bea (Jump At The Sun)

Mentu, an American-born slave boy, watches his beloved grandmother, Twi, lead the insurrection at Teakettle Creek of Ibo people arriving from Africa on a slave ship.

In the Time of the Drums

Honey Bea

On a Louisiana plantation during the heart of slavery, young Beatrice grows up in the care of her protective aunt Abeille. As Bea nears her thirteenth birthday, strange things begin to happen around her. Her master, Monsieur Reynard, seems to have taken a special interest in her, and she has no idea why. Soon secrets held for generations are revealed and Bea feels betrayed. Who is her ally? Her master or her family? And who can help her understand and harness her ancestral power, the power that could win her freedom?

Six Hens Press

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The Terrible, Wonderful Tellin' at Hog Hammock

The Terrible, Wonderful Tellin' at Hog Hammock

Escape South (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))

Escape South (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))

In the time of the drums

In the Time of the Drums (Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Winner)

Dancing the Ring Shout!

Honey Bea (Jump At The Sun)

In the Time of the Drums

Honey Bea