The Letter of Emancipation: An Afro-Cuban Folktale
In the old days, when the world was young and animals spoke as freely as people, all creatures lived together under the watchful eyes
Qalupalik (The Sea Creature That Takes Children)
Far in the frozen North, where the sea is hidden beneath sheets of ice and the wind sings through the snow, there are stories
Los Tres Claveles: The Three Carnations that Teach Lessons on Faith, Perseverance, and Love (Spanish Folktale)
Long ago, in the dry hills and olive groves of Extremadura, Spain, a humble farmer lived with his only daughter, a girl of such
The Enchanted Castle in the Sea: A Spanish Folktale of Obedience and Courage
Long ago, along the rugged coast of Spain, there lived a humble young man who spent his days walking by the sea, dreaming of
The Woman Who Married the Moon: Haitian Folktale
In the highlands near Cap-Haïtien, where the warm Caribbean wind carries the scent of salt and sugarcane, there lived a young woman who often
Ti Malice and Bouki Go to Market: Haitian Folktale
In the sunlit hills of Jacmel, where the morning air smells of sugarcane and sea breeze, lived two friends, Ti Malice and Bouki. Though
Brother Trickster and the Spirit Drum: Haitian Folktale
In the vibrant hills of Gonaïves, where the drumbeat of Vodou ceremonies echoes through the air and the scent of roasting plantains mingles with
The Magic Orange Tree: Haitian Folktale
In the sun-drenched countryside near Port-au-Prince, Haiti, there once lived a little girl known for her kindness and her soft, singing voice. After her
Compère Lapin and the Rain Spirit: French Caribbean Folktale
Long ago in the French Caribbean islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique, the earth cracked under the weight of the sun. Rivers turned to dust,
Ti Jean and the Rolling Calabash: Saint Lucian Folktale
In the lush hills of Saint Lucia, where palm trees sway and the air hums with the rhythm of drums and sea breeze, lived
