Synthia Saint James

The author uses repetitive word play to tell the story of an African American boy who loses and then recovers his dog while sledding in the snow.

Describes the plum-purple sky, yew-green hills, silver strands of moonlight, and other colorful things which provide the setting for the birth of a black baby Jesus.

Four African American girls slip out of their housing project and spend a day playing together before returning home with a gift for the friend who was not able to join them.

Mr. Buzzard avoids working for his food by tricking the other animals, but Mr. Monkey finds a way to remedy the situation.

A collection of quotations from American Indians throughout the continent dated from the earliest contact with Europeans to contemporary tribal persons.