| I Lay My Stitches Down: Poems of American Slavery Contributor(s): Grady, Cynthia (Author), Wood, Michele (Illustrator) |
|
 |
ISBN: 0802853862 ISBN-13: 9780802853868 Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers OUR PRICE: $17.10 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Poetry - General - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - United States - African-american - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - Civil War Period (1850-1877) |
| Dewey: 811.6 |
| LCCN: 2011022481 |
| Lexile Measure: 990 |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 9.39" W x 12.08" (1.08 lbs) 34 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American - Topical - Black History |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 149781 Reading Level: 6.3 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This rich and intricate collection of poems chronicles the various experiences of American slaves. Drawn together through imagery drawn from quilting and fiber arts, each poem is spoken from a different perspective: a house slave, a mother losing her daughter to the auction block, a blacksmith, a slave fleeing on the Underground Railroad. This moving and eloquent set of poems, brought to life by vivid and colorful artwork from Michele Wood, offers a timeless witness to the hardship endured by America's slaves. Each poem is supplemented by a historical note. |
Contributor Bio(s): Wood, Michele: - Michele Wood is a painter, illustrator, designer, and writer. She received the American Book Award for her first book, Going Back Home, and the Coretta Scott King Award for the illustration in her book I See the Rhythm. Michele lives in Georgia. Visit her website at www.michelewood.com.Grady, Cynthia: - Cynthia Grady is a poet and a librarian at Sidwell Friends School in Washington, D.C. I Lay My Stiches Down is her first published book. In her spare time, Cynthia quilts. Visit her website at www.cynthiagrady.com. |