The Dark-Thirty: Southern Tales of the Supernatural
Patricia McKissack
Mar 2022 · Penguin Random House Audio · Narrated by Mirron Willis and Allyson Johnson
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This Newbery Honor Book and Coretta Scott King Award Winner from beloved author Patricia McKissack offers a “stellar collection” of “ten original stories, all with a foundation in African-American history or culture” (School Library Journal).
In that special half-hour of twilight—the dark-thirty—there are stories to be told. Mesmerizing and breathtakingly original, these tales are inspired by African American history and range from the time of slavery to the civil rights era. With her extraordinary gift for suspense, Patricia C. McKissack has created a heart-stopping collection of lasting value, a book not quickly forgotten.
An ALA Notable Children’s Book
An NCSS-CBC Notable Children’s Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies
An IRA Teachers’ Choice
In that special half-hour of twilight—the dark-thirty—there are stories to be told. Mesmerizing and breathtakingly original, these tales are inspired by African American history and range from the time of slavery to the civil rights era. With her extraordinary gift for suspense, Patricia C. McKissack has created a heart-stopping collection of lasting value, a book not quickly forgotten.
An ALA Notable Children’s Book
An NCSS-CBC Notable Children’s Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies
An IRA Teachers’ Choice
About the author
Patricia C. McKissack (1944-2017) was the award-winning author of over 100 books for children, including Mirandy and Brother Wind, Nettie Jo's Friends, and A Million Fish . . . More or Less. She wished she could have talked to her hero, Frederick Douglass, about his rise from slavery, his daring escape, and freedom--at last! McKissack also frequently collaborated on books with her husband, Fredrick. She is survived by her three sons.
Acclaimed artist Brian Pinkney is the illustrator of several highly praised picture books, including The Faithful Friend, In the Time of the Drums, and Duke Ellington. He is a graduate of the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and holds a master's degree in illustration from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. He lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his wife, Andrea, with whom he often collaborates, and his two children.
Acclaimed artist Brian Pinkney is the illustrator of several highly praised picture books, including The Faithful Friend, In the Time of the Drums, and Duke Ellington. He is a graduate of the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and holds a master's degree in illustration from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. He lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his wife, Andrea, with whom he often collaborates, and his two children.
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