The Night Before Christmas An African American Retelling

This book is sure to spread joy and cheer to your family storytimes. Written by teen Noland Nixon. The Night Before Christmas is an African-American retelling of Clement Moore's classic holiday poem, which is complimented by illustrations of an African-American family.

This book is sure to spread joy and cheer to your family storytimes. Written by teen Noland Nixon. The Night Before Christmas is an African-American retelling of Clement Moore's classic holiday poem, which is complimented by illustrations of an African-American family.

The classic Christmas poem. Twas the Night Before Christmas. (A Visit From St Nicholas)By Clement Clarke Moore. This is the original story. Featuring African American Characters. Ideal Thanksgiving, Christmas or Kwanzaa gift. A fun and cute family read.

'Twas the Night Before Christmas, this book is sure to spread joy and cheer to your family's Christmas story times. 'Twas the Night Before Christmas is a retelling of Clement Moore's classic holiday poem. This story is complimented by illustrations of an African-American family.

The Night Before Santa Claus Flew into Town, this book is sure to spread joy and cheer to your family's Christmas story times. The Night Santa Flew Into Town is a retelling of Clement Moore's classic holiday poem; 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. This story is complimented by illustrations of an African-American family.

This innovative retelling of the classic Christmas tale takes a whimsical look at what Christmas Eve might be like for an American Indian family when Old Red Shirt (the Indian Santa Claus) comes a-calling. He brings with him his team of flying white buffalo to deliver fry bread, commodities, and other goodies. Renowned Cherokee artist Jesse Hummingbird’s inspired illustrations transform the author’s playful adaptation into a fresh, modern work of art. A delight for people of all ages and cultures. The title was the winner of the 2010 Moonbeam Award for Holiday Books. A glossary is included to explain terms commonly used in Native communities such as fry bread, commodities, and medicine bundles.

Young mateys will find plenty of holiday joy in this humorous, colorful, and thoroughly piratical version of the beloved Clement C. Moore classic. On this ship of mischievous brigands—who have visions of treasure chests, not sugarplums, dancing in their heads—you wouldn’t expect a visit from nice St. Nick. Instead, here comes Sir Peggedy, with his peg leg and hook arm, cracking his whip and driving eight giant seahorses: Salty, Scurvy, Sinbad, Mollie, Cutthroat, Cross-Eyes, Roger, and Jolly. Philip Yates’ rollicking rhymes and Sebastià Serra’s sprightly, fun-filled pictures—featuring whimsically multicolored seahorses, stockings hung on the ship’s bowsprit with tar, child-friendly pirates, and a complete treasure map—turn this Christmas perennial into a jubilant celebration!

An Esquire “Best Christmas Book to Read During the Holidays” A collection of Christmas stories written by African-American journalists, activists, and writers from the late 19th century to the modern civil rights movement. Back in print for the first time in over a decade, this landmark collection features writings from well-known black writers, activists, and visionaries such as Pauline Hopkins, Langston Hughes, and John Henrik Clarke along with literary gems from rediscovered writers. Originally published in African American newspapers, periodicals, and journals between 1880 and 1953, these enchanting Christmas tales are part of the black literary tradition that flourished after the Civil War. Edited and assembled by esteemed historian Dr. Bettye Collier-Thomas, the short stories and poems in this collection reflect the Christmas experiences of everyday African Americans and explore familial and romantic love, faith, and more serious topics such as racism, violence, poverty, and racial identity. Featuring the best stories and poems from previous editions along with new material including “The Sermon in the Cradle” by W. E. B. Du Bois, A Treasury of African American Christmas Stories celebrates a rich storytelling tradition and will be cherished by readers for years to come.