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2) Tar beach
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A young girl dreams of flying above her Harlem home, claiming all she sees for herself and her family. Based on the author's quilt painting of the same name.
12) Faith Ringgold
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An animated figure representing Ringgold talks about growing up in Harlem in the 1930s and learning to make quilts with her mother.
13) Faith Ringgold
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Examines the life and work of the artist whose determination to be true to her African-American heritage brought about an influential new art form.
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"This book presents over 100 unique handmade African American dolls made between 1850 and 1930 from the collection of Deborah Neff, a Connecticut-based collector and champion of vernacular art. It is believed that African Americans created these dolls for the children in their lives, including members of their own families and respective communities as well as white children in their charge. Acquired over the last 25 years, this renowned collection...
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