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Aunt Sue’s Stories

Langston Hughes

This picture-book rendering of a 1926 Langston Hughes poem centers on a child listening closely as Aunt Sue tells stories about her life as an enslaved person. The poem is paired with vivid illustrations by Gary Kelley. Through Aunt Sue’s tales, the book connects storytelling with Black oral tradition, cultural memory, and the experiences carried between generations. It presents stories of slavery and a difficult life through the bond between aunt and child.

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Book details

Themes
Cultural Heritage · Grandparents And Generations · History · Writing And Storytelling
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
The Creative Company
Published
March 12, 2024
ISBN-13
9781568464039
Language
English
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