I lay my stitches down : poems of American slavery / written by Cynthia Grady ; illustrated by Michele Wood.
| Author/creator | Grady, Cynthia |
| Other author | Wood, Michele illustrator. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Grand Rapids Mich. : Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, 2012. |
| Description | 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 32 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Log cabin -- Cotton boll -- Underground Railroad -- Traditional fish -- Broken dishes -- North Star -- Birds in the air -- Tree of life -- Schoolhouse -- Anvil -- Wagon wheel -- Rail fence -- Kaleidoscope -- Basket -- Author's Note -- Illustrator's Note. |
| Abstract | A volume of evocative and moving poems considers the experiences of slaves in a variety of circumstances including a house slave, a mother who loses her daughter on the auction block, and a slave fleeing through the Underground Railroad. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| LCCN | 2011022481 |
| ISBN | 9780802853868 (alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0802853862 (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 811 G7557I | ✔ Available | Place Hold |
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 811 G7557I | ✔ Available | Place Hold |