I Lay My Stitches Down: Poems of American Slavery by Grady, Cynthia

I Lay My Stitches Down: Poems of American Slavery (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780802853868)

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Format: Hardcover
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I Lay My Stitches Down: Poems of American Slavery by Grady, Cynthia

I Lay My Stitches Down: Poems of American Slavery

$19.00
I Lay My Stitches Down: Poems of American Slavery by Grady, Cynthia

I Lay My Stitches Down: Poems of American Slavery

$19.00
Format: Hardcover
Description
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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.

Author: Cynthia Grady
ISBN-10: 0802853862
ISBN-13: 9780802853868
Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Language: English
Published: 01/01/2012
Pages: 34
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.08lbs
Size: 12.08h x 9.39w x 0.30d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.3
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 149781 / I Lay My Stitches Down: Poems of American Slavery

Award: Parents Choice Awards (Spring) (2008-Up) - Silver Medal Winner
Award: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Recommended
Award: Nautilus Award - Winner
Award: Literary Award - Finalist

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 11/28/2011
Horn Book Magazine 01/01/2012 pg. 111
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/2012 pg. 2460
School Library Journal 01/01/2012 pg. 138
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 02/01/2012
Christian Retailing 02/01/2012 pg. 28
Booklist 02/01/2012 pg. 80
Foreword 02/29/2012
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2012 pg. 177 - Superior,Well Above Average
By Cynthia Grady
By Cynthia Grady
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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.

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.

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