The Creation ~ James Weldon Johnson

The Creation

Written by James Weldon Johnson
Illustrated by James E. Ransome

A man tells a group of attentive children the Biblical story of God’s creation of the world. The beautiful illustrations showcasing a storyteller are a tribute to the oral tradition of black folk stories. Read more >>

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Originally posted on May 2, 2021.

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