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by Cynthia Grady (Author), Michele Wood (Illustrator)
A moving, memorable poetry collection shaped around the stories of enslaved people in America.
- Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) Nonfiction Honor List
- Bank Street College Best Children's Books
- NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Books
- PEN Steven Kroll Award Shortlist
- Kirkus Reviews (starred)
- School Library Journal (starred)
Author Biography
Cynthia Grady is a writer, poet, and former librarian at Sidwell Friends Middle School in Washington, D.C. She made her debut as an author with I Lay My Stitches Down in 2012, and her other titles include Like a Bird (Millbrook, also illustrated by Michele Wood) and Write Me (Charlesbridge). Cynthia currently lives in New Mexico. Visit her website at cynthiagrady.com.
Michele Wood is a painter, illustrator, designer, and writer. She received the American Book Award for her first book, Going Back Home (Children's Book Press), and the Coretta Scott King Award for the illustrations in I See the Rhythm (Children's Book Press). Her other books include Like a Bird (Millbrook, also written by Cynthia Grady), Chasing Freedom (Scholastic), and the Newbery Honor book Box (Candlewick). Michele lives in Georgia. Visit her website at michelewood.us.
Number of Pages: 36
Dimensions: 0.14 x 10.98 x 8.28 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: August 08, 2023
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: I Lay My Stitches Down: Poems of American Slavery
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 6.3
Point Value: 0.5
