Coleen Salley
Coleen Salley (1929-2008) was a renowned storyteller, a distinguished professor of children's literature, and the author of a number of beloved picture books. The classic Southern story of Epaminondas was her longtime trademark tale at storytelling performances nationwide. She adapted this story into the acclaimed picture book Epossumondas, followed by Why Epossumondas Has No Hair on His Tail, Epossumondas Saves the Day, and Epossumondas Plays Possum, all illustrated by Caldecott Honor-winning...See more
Coleen Salley (1929-2008) was a renowned storyteller, a distinguished professor of children's literature, and the author of a number of beloved picture books. The classic Southern story of Epaminondas was her longtime trademark tale at storytelling performances nationwide. She adapted this story into the acclaimed picture book Epossumondas, followed by Why Epossumondas Has No Hair on His Tail, Epossumondas Saves the Day, and Epossumondas Plays Possum, all illustrated by Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator Janet Stevens. She was raised in Baton Rouge and lived most of her adult life in New Orleans. She was a Professor Emeritus of the University of New Orleans. Visit her website at www.coleensalley.com. See less
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Coleen Salley book reviews
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Epossumondas
Possum Problems!
My great aunt Jessie told me this story when I was young. She would trail her fingers along my face and ears to mimic butter melting down my head. The story was always told and never read. I didn't ... Read More
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Epossumondas
Great Folktale!
by Eileen, Apr 4, 2007
This is a charming story, based on the old folktale Epaminondas and His Auntie, of a baby oppossum being asked to help his aunty, but getting the directions all mixed up. Children delight in the ... Read More