I Lay My Stitches Down

I Lay My Stitches Down Poems of American Slavery

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Publisher's Synopsis

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.

Book information

ISBN: 9780802853868
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.
Imprint: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Pub date:
DEWEY: 811.6
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 34
Weight: 478g
Height: 306mm
Width: 237mm
Spine width: 8mm