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Stitch by stitch Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly sews her way to freedom

"A talented seamstress, born enslaved in 1818, bought freedom for herself and her son"--

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Main Author: Schofield-Morrison, Connie (Author)
Other Authors: Zunon, Elizabeth (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Holiday House, [2021]
Subjects:
Keckley, Elizabeth, > approximately 1818-1907 > Juvenile nonfiction.
African American women > Biography > Juvenile nonfiction.
Women slaves > United States > Biography > Juvenile nonfiction.
Dressmakers > United States > Biography > Juvenile nonfiction.
Lincoln, Mary Todd, > 1818-1882 > Relations with African Americans > Juvenile nonfiction.
Slaves > United States > Biography > Juvenile nonfiction.
Biographies > Juvenile.
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Summary:"A talented seamstress, born enslaved in 1818, bought freedom for herself and her son"--
Physical Description:1 volume : illustrations ; 26 cm
Audience:Ages 7-10
Grades 2-3
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9780823439638
0823439631
Author Notes: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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