Perfect For
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- Schools
- Libraries
- Community Programs
- Festivals
Recommended Ages
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- All ages
Program Length
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- 45–60 Minutes
Learning Themes
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- Literacy
- History
- Heritage
- Character Development
- Cultural Awareness
African-American: Keeping Heritage Alive
Stories, songs, history, and heritage that bring African-American traditions to life.
Stories written, told or passed down through the African-American culture, with an emphasis on reading and writing. The stories cover a wide spectrum of time and include original pieces as well as time-tested ones. Songs and some history are also a part of the presentation. This presentation is excellent for all ages.
Sample Stories Include
• Why de Jump de Broom
• Jack and the Skull
• Simon & Susannah
• Selections from The People Could Fly