Sitting Pretty: A Celebration of Black Dolls.Sitting Pretty: A Celebration of Black Dolls Black dolls are dark-skinned, inanimate representations of dark-skinned people. Representations--both stereotypical and accurate--fashioned into playthings, date back to the early 1800s. More accurate, mass produced depictions are today's playthings and adult collectibles. by Dinah Johnson, illustrated by Myles C. Pinkey Henry Holt & Co., Inc., October 2000, $18.00 ISBN ISBN abbr. International Standard Book Number ISBN International Standard Book Number ISBN n abbr (= International Standard Book Number) → ISBN m 0-805-06097-9 A truly innovative and inspiring tribute to African-American women, children and avid doll collectors of all ages. Dolls, and doll collecting, remain a strong and proud tradition in African American African American Multiculture A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa. See Race. families. Whether refined porceline or country straw, dolls are whimsical manifestations of our culture's heritage. In Sitting Pretty, Johnson has compiled a collection of African American dolls from the United States to the Caribbean to East Africa. Each doll in this inspiring collection reflects the lineage and culture of the country she represents, while expressing a unique individuality. From the sassy sas·sy 1 adj. sas·si·er, sas·si·est 1. Rude and disrespectful; impudent. 2. Lively and spirited; jaunty. 3. Stylish; chic: a sassy little hat. Candace, to the shy and playful Niani, to the marching warrior trio of Shirk shirk In Islam, idolatry and polytheism, both of which are regarded as heretical. The Qu'ran stresses that God does not share his powers with any partner (sharik) and warns that those who believe in idols will be harshly dealt with on the Day of Judgment. Justice and Deb, Johnson lovingly captures the unique spirit of the African diaspora as represented by this ancient craft and her own poetic prose. Throughout, Myles C. Pickney immortalizes strength and heritage of these works of art in his beautiful illustrations. |
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