Bryan, Ashley

"An illustrated collection of African American spiritual songs"--OCLC.

In a story of the Ila people, the colorful birds of Africa ask Blackbird, whom they think is the most beautiful of birds, to decorate them with some of his "blackening brew.".

Presents poems or excerpts from poems written by African-American poets, featuring one selection for each letter of the alphabet.

In a story of the Ila people, the colorful birds of Africa ask Blackbird, whom they think is the most beautiful of birds, to decorate them with some of his "blackening brew.".

A memoir of African American artist Ashley Bryan in which he recounts his service as a Black soldier in the segregated army of WWII, and includes sketches and paintings in which he recorded his experiences.