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Literature Links for Secondary
Porch Lies: Tales of Slicksters, Tricksters, and Other Wily Characters
- Porch Lies: Tales of Slicksters, Tricksters, and Other Wily Characters*
by Patricia C. McKissack
- McKissak draws from her childhood memories to weave stories rife with spunk and personality. The author recalls that, “[w]henever we were unsure of ourselves, or when our ever-changing world collided with our concepts of justice and honesty, [my grandfather] would summon up Pete Bruce. He used Pete Bruce as a vehicle to teach a value, to encourage us to think critically, or just to entertain us by putting a little joy in an otherwise gray day (xi).” This collection of stories is rich in African American history and provides opportunities to approach history from a new perspective.
Activity ideas:
- Collect local folklore and create a community collection.
- Visit Story Corps and have students record their families’ stories.
* published by Schwartz & Wade Books / Date: Aug 2006
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