The People Could Fly
Recommended by: DeRay Mckesson
"The People Could Fly" by Virginia Hamilton is a collection of African American folktales interspersed with stories of magical realism, which include current themes of human resiliency, hope, and the power of the human spirit. These stories provide a telling of how the people could fly, binding an important legacy of cultural storytelling and reflecting the enduring strength and spirit of the African American community.