About This Book
Reach for this book when you want to ground your child in the strength of their ancestors or provide comfort during a time of struggle. This lyrical conversation between a mother and daughter explores the African American folk tradition of people who could fly, using it as a metaphor for resilience and spiritual freedom. It is a beautiful choice for families looking to discuss heritage and the power of imagination to overcome hardship. The book handles heavy historical themes with a gentle, incantatory rhythm that makes it accessible for children as young as four. Through stunning illustrations and poetic prose, it transforms the concept of survival into an act of grace and beauty. Parents will appreciate how it frames cultural memory not just as history, but as a living, breathing source of personal strength and identity.
