The recipient of nearly every major award and honor in her field, including the 1992 Hans Christian Anderson Award, Virgina Hamilton was the first African-American woman to be awarded the Newbery Medal, for M.C. Higgins The Great. Renowned as a storyteller, anthologist and lecturer as well as a novelist, Ms. Hamilton makes her home in Yellow Springs, Ohio.
Slaves discover magic words to fly to freedom, while others find liberation in storytelling.
Explore the world's origins through captivating creation myths.
Discover 24 captivating black American folk tales of animals, spirits, and freedom.
Discover the magical lore and mysteries of Black women through enchanting tales.
A boy dreams of escape as strangers bring hope and freedom to his mountain home.
Slaves discover magic words to fly to freedom, while others find liberation in storytelling.
A musical prodigy and his friend face a secret's exposure. Can they survive the fallout?
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Picture books
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Chapter books
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Every title in the Bookroo library, ordered from newest to oldest.
Slaves discover magic words to fly to freedom, while others find liberation in storytelling.
Family secrets and new alliances threaten to upend Cammy's world at the Coleman reunion.
Discover the magical lore and mysteries of Black women through enchanting tales.
A boy eagerly awaits Christmas 1890, amidst family traditions and holiday preparations.
Explore the world's origins through captivating creation myths.
A fugitive slave's trial ignites Boston, challenging the Fugitive Slave Act.
Discover 24 captivating black American folk tales of animals, spirits, and freedom.
A teen follows his grandfather to uncover hidden heritage.
A teen seeks her father, uncovering hidden truths.
A god child descends to Earth, confronting human suffering and testing her powers.
A boy dreams of escape as strangers bring hope and freedom to his mountain home.
A musical prodigy and his friend face a secret's exposure. Can they survive the fallout?
A summer on a farm leads to an unexpected friendship.
A ghostly encounter unravels family secrets.
Creative company
The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Virginia Hamilton's books.
