Every Man Heart Lay Down

Every Man Heart Lay Down

by Lorenz Graham (Author), Colleen Browning (Illustrator)

Synopsis

Here is the story of the birth of Jesus retold in the idiom of Liberians newly acquainted with the English language. To the storytellers of Liberia, Bible stories become poems, or spoken songs. So it is with this simple and tender version of the Nativity. Long out of print, this special picture book is available again to a new generation of readers.

$28.53

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 48
Publisher: Boyds Mills Press
Published: Sep 1993

ISBN 10: 1563971844
ISBN 13: 9781563971846

Author Bio
Lorenz Graham was an award-winning author, teacher, and social worker. He spent much of his life traveling and writing, trying to engender a greater understanding of African and African-American culture. His other books include South Town, John Brown: A Cry for Freedom, and I, Momolu.

Colleen Browning is a well-known artist whose paintings hang in many public collections. She is a member of the National Academy of Design and has won several awards. Ms. Browning's work has been featured in many solo exhibitions. She divides her time between Grenada and New York City.