I Lay My Stitches Down
Author | : Cynthia Grady |
Publisher | : Eerdmans Young Readers |
Total Pages | : 40 |
Release | : 2012-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781467432955 |
ISBN-13 | : 1467432954 |
Rating | : 4/5 (954 Downloads) |
Download or read book I Lay My Stitches Down written by Cynthia Grady and published by Eerdmans Young Readers. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.