The Creation (25th Anniversary Edition)

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A beautiful new edition of a classic Coretta Scott King Award winner. And far as the eye of God could see/ Darkness covered everything/ Blacker than a hundred midnights/ Down in a cypress swamp Luminary JAMES WELDON JOHNSON'S poetic retelling of the story of creation from the Bible is gorgeously illustrated by celebrated artist JAMES RANSOME.

JAMES WELDON JOHNSON (1871-1938) was a civil rights activist and Renaissance man- variously, he was a lawyer, author, poet, songwriter, professor, and even a diplomat in Teddy Roosevelt's administration. Some of his most famous works include the anthem "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing" and the novel The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man. JAMES E. RANSOME'S numerous accolades include a Coretta Scott King Medal, Coretta Scott King Honor Awards, and NAACP Image Awards.

"Illustrating this verse adaptation of the biblical Creation story, Ransome intersperses paintings of natural wonders with scenes of an African American man reciting to an audience of rapt youngsters."-Publishers Weekly "Pictures of an African-American preacher and his rapt audience of children alternate with handsome full-bleed spreads depicting the six days of creation... Rhythmic friezes of animals adorn the text pages of this carefully structured, realistic presentation...Painted with real artistry and conviction."-Kirkus Reviews