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Herman, Gertrude – Horn Book Magazine, 1987
Analyzes an illustration for an old Chinese riddle tale drawn by Peter Sis for "Stories to Solve: Folktales around the World." (NKA)
Descriptors: Art Expression, Artists, Childrens Literature, Creativity
Heins, Ethel L.; And Others – Horn Book Magazine, 1982
Lists and annotates new books for children, arranged according to the following categories: Christmas books; picture books; stories for younger, intermediate, and older readers; folklore; poetry; and nonfiction. (AEA)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Childrens Literature, Elementary Secondary Education, Fiction
Steptoe, John – Horn Book Magazine, 1988
Relates how the author/illustrator discovered similarities between African and American culture and found renewed pride in his African ancestry, while researching for a new book, an African variant of "Cinderella." (ARH)
Descriptors: African Culture, Black Culture, Childrens Literature, Creative Writing
Marantz, Sylvia; Marantz, Kenneth – Horn Book Magazine, 1988
Ashley Bryan, known for his distinctive illustrations on African themes and written and oral presentations of African folktales, responds to questions on his background, career, design process, and oral presentations. (SD)
Descriptors: African Literature, Black Literature, Blacks, Careers
