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Ala and Olori's Squabble: An African American FolkTale -- Angel Pridgen, Hardcover Howling Giant politics of not being a"Ala and Olori's Squabble: An African American Folktale" invites readers into a galaxy filled with twinkling stars and swirling planets where sibling rivalry sparks a heavenly dispute. Ala and Olori, daughters of the God of All Things, clash over their father's creations. While Ala cherishes every creature, Olori scoffs at their plainness. Their squabble catches the attention of their father, who proposes a test: each must craft their own creation. As