Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The Faithful Friend The Faithful Friend Robert D. San Souci A retelling of the traditional tale from the French West Indies in which two friends, Clement and Hippolyte, encounter love, zombies, and danger on the island of Martinique. OL116611W
Race, oppression and the zombie Race, oppression and the zombie Christopher M. Moreman,Cory Rushton "This book explores numerous aspects of the zombie phenomenon, from its roots in Haitian folklore, to its evolution on the silver screen, to its most radical transformation during the 1960s countercu… OL16190717W
A voice for the people A voice for the people Nina Jaffe A biography of the folklorist and novelist who recorded the traditional songs and stories of the people of Haiti, the Hopi Indians, and black communities in the South, connecting the African-American… OL1858146W
Mama God, Papa God Mama God, Papa God Richardo Keens-Douglas Papa God creates light so that he can see Mama God, and then he makes the world because he wants to give her something beautiful. OL1958245W
Tales from the Caribbean Tales from the Caribbean Trish Cooke 1 volume ; 20 cm OL20196191W
Rabbit wishes Rabbit wishes Linda Shute Presents an Afro-Cuban folk tale which explains why rabbits have long ears. OL3932022W
The little horse of seven colors = The little horse of seven colors = Harriet Rohmer Retells the story of a boy who achieves happiness and wealth with the help of his magical horse. OL4630642W
Grannie and the Jumbie Grannie and the Jumbie Margaret M. Hurst When a young Caribbean boy does not listen to his grandmother, an evil spirit threatens to snatch him. OL7797892W