Stitch by Stitch: Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly Sews Her Way to Freedom by Schofield-Morrison, Connie
Stitch by Stitch: Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly Sews Her Way to Freedom by Schofield-Morrison, Connie

Stitch by Stitch: Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly Sews Her Way to Freedom

An awe-inspiring African American woman! A talented seamstress, born a slave, bought freedom for herself and her...
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SKU: 9780823456116
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Author: Connie Schofield-Morrison
Format: Paperback
Language: English
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Stitch by Stitch: Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly Sews Her Way to Freedom by Schofield-Morrison, Connie

Stitch by Stitch: Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly Sews Her Way to Freedom

$23.26
Stitch by Stitch: Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly Sews Her Way to Freedom by Schofield-Morrison, Connie

Stitch by Stitch: Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly Sews Her Way to Freedom

$23.26
Author: Connie Schofield-Morrison
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Description
An awe-inspiring African American woman! A talented seamstress, born a slave, bought freedom for herself and her son.

This picture book biography weaves together historical details, vibrant collages, and the words of her own journals to bring to light the life and beautiful work Elizabeth Hobbs Keckley, the seamstress who bought herself and son out of slavery. Lizzy's story of hardship and resilience offers an untold side of history during a time of great injustice and change.

Born enslaved in 1818 on a Virginian plantation, Lizzy experienced and witnessed unspeakable cruelty. When she was sent to workfor a tailor, her wages went to her master, not Lizzy. However, the beautiful gowns that Lizzy created attracted the attention of the wealthiest women in Virginia, even Mrs. Jefferson Davis. With money from her patrons, Lizzy bought her freedom and her son's freedom working tirelessly stitch by stitch, going on to design gowns for the First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln and grow an influentialcareer.

This inspiring story about an unsung hero is beautifully illustrated with oil paint, cut paper and fabric collage and hand-embroidery by Elizabeth Zunon that brings Lizzy's dresses to life. Connie Morrison writes with straightforward honesty and clarity, seamlesslyincluding research on fashion, life, and politics of the time. The backmatter includes a bibliography for further reading.

Author: Connie Schofield-Morrison
Publisher: Holiday House
Published: 12/05/2023
Pages: 48
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.04lbs
Size: 10.01h x 10.02w x 0.12d
ISBN: 9780823456116
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.7
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 516062 / Stitch by Stitch: Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly Sews Her Way to Freedom

About the Author
Connie Schofield-Morrison is a mother, author, and entrepreneur. She and her high school sweetheart Frank D. Morrison run an art gallery called Morrison Graphics in Atlanta, GA that Connie manages while also taking care of her children and writing books in her spare time. Stitch by Stitch is her first book with Holiday House.

Elizabeth Zunon is an illustrator of over ten picture books, including Stitch by Stitch, which is her first book with Holiday House. She attended the Rhode Island School of Design and graduated with a B.F. A. in Illustration. Drawing and painting have always been important to Elizabeth, whose love for the craft was fueled by the bright, vibrant colors of everyday West African fabrics and tropical vegetation.
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