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Enduring Wisdom

Sayings from Native Americans

by Sneve, Virginia Driving Hawk & Saint James, Synthia

A collection of quotations from American Indians throughout the continent dated from the earliest contact with Europeans to contemporary tribal persons.

To Dinner, for Dinner

by Mollel, Tololwa M. & Saint James, Synthia

Juhudi the rabbit is able to outsmart a vain and hungry leopard with the help of her friends, Fuko the mole and a lake full of dancing hippos.

Girls Together

by Williams, Sherley Anne & Saint James, Synthia

Four African American girls slip out of their housing project and spend a day playing together before returning home with a gift for the friend who was not abl...

No Mirrors in My Nana's House

by Barnwell, Ysaye M. & Saint James, Synthia

A girl discovers the beauty in herself by looking into her Nana's eyes.

Greetings, Sun

by Gershator, Phillis & Gershator, David & Saint James, Synthia

Throughout the day, children greet the sun, the breeze, their breakfasts, their school, and all the other large and small sights which they encounter.

Neeny Coming, Neeny Going

by English, Karen & Saint James, Synthia

Essie eagerly awaits the visit of her cousin but feels disheartened after her arrival because Neeny is no longer interested in life on the island from which sh...

Snow on Snow on Snow

by Chapman, Cheryl & Saint James, Synthia & James, Synthia Saint

The author uses repetitive word play to tell the story of an African American boy who loses and then recovers his dog while sledding in the snow.

Tukama Tootles the Flute

A Tale from the Antilles

by Gershator, Phillis & Saint James, Synthia

When Tukama is captured by a two-headed giant and held prisoner by the giant's wife, he uses his flute to escape.