New Year Be Coming: A Gullah Year

by Katharine Boling, Daniel Minter (Illustrator)

Inspired by the Gullah people who were brought as slaves from Africa to the American South, this book celebrates the diversity of the changing seasons through a collection of poetry with full-color illustrations.

32 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2002

Reviews

[Marilyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book on the months of the year in Gullah culture is beautifully written by Katharine Boling and illustrated by Daniel Minter. It includes a glossary of Gullah vocabulary in the back, along with a recipe for Hopping John. It promotes pride in African American culture.

[Tibia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cleverly written book for children, but certainly enjoyable for adults. Includes a poem for each month, along with beautiful illustrations and a glossary to help translate gullah words.