I Lay My Stitches Down: Poems of American Slavery

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.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Published: 01/01/2012
ISBN: 9780802853868
Pages: 34
Weight: 1.08lbs
Size: 12.08h x 9.39w x 0.30d
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 Citations: 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

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