Virginia Hamilton
Virginia Hamilton was an American author and the first African American to win the Newbery Medal, for M.C. Higgins, the Great. Her books drew on African American folklore and history.
Works
- M.C. Higgins, the GreatBoy on mountain learns healing power of connection and family
- The House of Dies DrearBlack family protects Underground Railroad station hidden in house
- The People Could FlyCollection of African-American folktales of magical freedom and flight
- Sweet Whispers, Brother RushGirl travels back in time through touch to meet ghost kin
- ZeelyGirl discovers her beauty reflected in Black folk imagery and pride