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The People Could Fly: The Picture BookBy: Virginia Hamilton Illustrator: Leo Dillon,Diane Dillon Ph. D. THE PEOPLE COULD FLY, the title story in Virginia Hamiltons prize winning American Black folktale collection, is a fantasy tale of the slaves who possessed the ancient magic words that enabled them to literally fly away to freedom. And it is a moving tale of those who did not have the opportunity to fly away, who remained slaves with only their imaginations to set them free as they told
By: Virginia Hamilton | Illustrator: Leo Dillon,Diane Dillon Ph.D.“THE PEOPLE COULD FLY,” the title story in Virginia Hamilton’s prize-winning American Black folktale collection, is a fantasy tale of the slaves who possessed the ancient magic words that enabled them to literally fly away to freedom. And it is a moving tale of those who did not have the opportunity to “fly” away, who remained slaves with only their imaginations to set them free as they told and retold this tale.
Leo and Diane Dillon have created powerful new illustrations in full color for every page of this picture book presentation of Virginia Hamilton’s most beloved tale. The author’s original historical note as well as her previously unpublished notes are included.
Awards for The People Could Fly collection:
A Coretta Scott King Award
A Booklist Children’s Editors’ Choice
A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
A Horn Book Fanfare
An ALA Notable Book
An NCTE Teachers’ Choice
A New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book of the Year
A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of the Century
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Color: Pink, Size: 5 Drawer
Brought as a gift, it is smaller than expected however it is perfect. Very beautiful and I would recommend everyone to buy.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2026
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Great item it came with a damaged corner.
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Color: White, Size: 3 Drawer
This is so adorable. It's beautiful velvet features and functional and somewhat compact. It's perfect for what I needed it for.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Big box at a great price!
Color: Pink, Size: 5 Drawer
Was able to replace my old pink jewelry boxes and consolidate for my rose quartz and other pink stones!
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Easy to see your jewelry, stays organized, takes up less room than a stand up box
Color: White, Size: 3 Drawer
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