Lyons, Mary E

An illustrated biography of the African-American quilter who made quilts of her favorite Bible stories and folk tales.

A biography of the North Carolina painter whose art had its origins in her religious visions and the African traditions of her slave ancestors.

Traces the life and accomplishments of this free black artisan, who created elegant furniture and woodwork during the era of slavery in the South.

Describes the life and work of the prolific African-American author who wrote stories, plays, essays, and articles, recorded black folklore, and was involved in the Harlem Renaissance.

A scrapbook kept by a young black girl details her experiences and those of the older white woman, "Miss Bet, " who had freed her and her family, sent her north from Richmond to get an education, and then worked to bring an end to slavery. Based on the life of Elizabeth Van Lew.

Recreates the life of Bill Traylor who enriched the world with over 1200 pictures full of warmth and humor.

The faeries of Knockabeg become involved in the Irish potato famine of 1845 to 1852 as they wage war on each other.

A former slave named Moses reminisces about his famous owner, Charles Willson Peale, and the intrigue surrounding Peale's son's suspicious death.

A fictionalized version of the life of Harriet Jacobs, told in the form of letters that she might have written during her slavery in North Carolina and as she prepared for escape to the North in 1842.

Discusses the life and work of the African-American folk artist Horace Pippin.