{"product_id":"i-lay-my-stitches-down-poems-of-american-slavery-hardcover","title":"I Lay My Stitches Down: Poems of American Slavery - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCynthia Grady\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMichele Wood\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis 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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCynthia Grady is a poet and a librarian at Sidwell Friends School in Washington, D.C. \u003ci\u003eI Lay My Stiches Down\u003c\/i\u003e is her first published book. In her spare time, Cynthia quilts. Visit her website at www.cynthiagrady.com. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Michele Wood is a painter, illustrator, designer, and writer. She received the American Book Award for her first book, \u003ci\u003eGoing Back Home, \u003c\/i\u003e and the Coretta Scott King Award for the illustration in her book \u003ci\u003eI See the Rhythm.\u003c\/i\u003e Michele lives in Georgia. Visit her website at www.michelewood.com.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 12.08 x 9.39 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 01, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Parents Choice Awards (Spring) (2008-Up) (2012)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens (2013)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nautilus Award (2013)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e I Lay My Stitches Down: Poems of American Slavery\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47538189926621,"sku":"9780802853868","price":20.52,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/s4j2K_pq0d9780802853868.webp?v=1772539989","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/i-lay-my-stitches-down-poems-of-american-slavery-hardcover","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}