I Lay My Stitches Down

I Lay My Stitches Down
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Publisher : Eerdmans Young Readers
Total Pages : 40
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ISBN-10 : 9781467432955
ISBN-13 : 1467432954
Rating : 4/5 (954 Downloads)

Book Synopsis I Lay My Stitches Down by : Cynthia Grady

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.


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