Hush Songs: African American Lullabies

by Joyce Carol Thomas, Brenda Joysmith (Illustrator)

From National Book Award winner Joyce Carol Thomas comes a glorious collection of 10 African American lullabies. Here are the hush songs that have gentled babies & comforted children for generations, from Brown Baby & Scarlet Ribbons to Raisins & Almonds.

Also included are 3 original hush songs by Thomas: A Song for You, with music by famous gospel composer Steven Roberts; Petal Child ; & The Angels Lullaby.

Compiled with Dr. Olly Wilson, gifted professor of music, the collection reflects ancient memories & tomorrow s promises.

Beautifully illustrated by Brenda Joysmith, this one-of-a-kind collection includes easy-to-read music, historical headnotes, & an introduction by Joyce Carol Thomas. A collection to share & to treasure!

Genres: African American

48 pages, Hardcover

First published August 2, 2000

About the author

Joyce Carol Thomas was an internationally renowned author who received the National Book Award for her first novel, Marked By Fire, and a Coretta Scott King Honor for her first picture book, Brown Honey In Broomwheat Tea. Her other titles include I Have Heard Of A Land, a Coretta Scott King Honor Book; The Gospel Cinderella; cCrowning Glory; Gingerbread Days; and A Gathering Of Flowers. Ms. Thomas lived in Berkeley, California.