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Stitchin' and Pullin': A Gee's Bend Quilt
CCBC Review:
This carefully crafted poetry collection thoughtfully combines the excitement of a young African American girl’s first quilting project with a celebration of the history and culture of Gee’s Bend, Alabama. The town and its quilting tradition have long been recognized for their uniqueness. The poems honor the community’s past while recognizing the roles and rituals of generation as they tell the story of a grandmother and granddaughter assembling a quilt. Rich illustrations convey feeling and the details of their handicraft. From the final poem entitled “Finished,” the girl is pleased with the end product, though her work is not done: “But I am not complete… / There are hundreds of ideas in my head. / Quilts that are about me, / the place where I live, / and the people / who have been here for generations.” An authoritative introduction and author’s note at the conclusion yield helpful insight on the extraordinary people and traditions of Gee’s Bend. ©2008 Cooperative Children's Book Center
Illustrated by Cozbi A. Cabrera
CCBC Age Recommendation: 7-11
Age Range:
PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Grades 3-5 (Ages 8-10)
Grades 6-8 (Ages 11-13)
Format:
Poetry
Subjects:
African Americans
Grandmothers
History (Nonfiction)
Sewing and Quilting
Small Town Life
Traditions
Diversity subject:
Black/African
Publisher:
Random House
Publish Year: 2008
Pages: 40
ISBN: 9780375831638
CCBC Location: Non-Fiction, 811 McKissack