Sweet dreams, Sarah

"Sarah E. Goode was one of the first African-American women to get a US patent. Working in her furniture store, she recognized a need for a multi-use bed and through hard work, ingenuity, and determination, invented her unique cupboard bed. She built more than a piece of furniture. She built a...

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Main Author: Kirkfield, Vivian (Author)
Other Authors: Ewald, Chris (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: Berkeley : Creston Books, LLC, [2019]
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Summary: "Sarah E. Goode was one of the first African-American women to get a US patent. Working in her furniture store, she recognized a need for a multi-use bed and through hard work, ingenuity, and determination, invented her unique cupboard bed. She built more than a piece of furniture. She built a life far away from slavery, a life where her sweet dreams could come true." --Amazon.com
Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 x 27 cm
Audience: Ages 7-14
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN: 9781939547316
1939547318
Author Notes: Vivian Kirkfield : Vivian Kirkfield has a master's degree in Early Childhood Education and taught kindergarten in New York City. Sweet Dreams, Sarah is her first picture book. For more information about her, go to viviankirkfield.com

Chris Ewald : Chris Ewald studied art at the Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. He works on digital games and animation which is showcased on his website, chrisewald.carbonmade.com.