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Virginia Hamilton

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(1934 - 2002)

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Virginia Hamilton was an African American children’s author. She wrote 41 books, including M. C. Higgins, the Great (1974), for which she won the prestigious Newbery Medal in 1975.



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Drylongso (1992)

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During a drought on the Great Plains, Drylongso is blown to Lindy’s family’s farm.

Author(s): Virginia Hamilton
Illustrator(s): Jerry Pinkney

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Jahdu (1980)

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When his shadow steals his magic dust, Jahdu must try to get it back.

Author(s): Virginia Hamilton
Illustrator(s): Jerry Pinkney

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