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by Aimee Reid (Author), Kate Cosgrove (Illustrator)
Every stitch tells a story
Stitched Together invites readers to journey with the narrator as she pursues a secret wish--to add a square to her church's special anniversary quilt. She ponders the faith practices of her church community that are important to her and learns from her grandmother's quilting circle about the history of their faith. Together with her church community, the young girl discovers the rich tapestry of stories woven into each quilt square and the power of shared stories. Stitched Together is a delightful tale of tradition, friendship, and the joy of making something meaningful together.
This book celebrates the 500th anniversary of Anabaptism. A church's anniversary quilting project allows readers to discover Anabaptists from around the world today. With illustrations by award-winning artist Kate Cosgrove and text by beloved children's author Aimee Reid, this picture book invites intergenerational reading--with older members of congregations and families sharing their memories with those who are younger. And it makes space for the voices of those who will become the new leaders of the Anabaptist tradition. Suggested reading for ages 5-9.
Author Biography
Aimee Reid is a beloved children's author from Ontario, Canada, known for her heartwarming stories, including A World of Love and Animal Snuggles. Aimee enjoys writing children's books that portray the goodness in our world.
When Aimee was young, she wanted to be a teacher and a mother. She used an overturned laundry basket as a desk, assigned homework to imaginary students, and completed and corrected their assignments. When Aimee grew up, she became a teacher with a real desk who taught high school English, music, and special education. She also had three children who inspired her to begin writing. Now Aimee is a children's author who enjoys sending books out into the world for children to enjoy. She lives in Hamilton, Ontario, with her husband and children and an affectionate dog. Aimee is grateful for the many people whose lives have been stitched together in friendship with her family.
Kate Cosgrove is the illustrator of the #1 New York Times bestselling book A Day with No Words, winner of the 2024 Dolly Gray Children's Literature Award. Kate's book illustrations juried into The 41st and 43rd Original Art Annual Exhibition in New York City. Her other notable picture books include And the Bullfrogs Sing: A Life Cycle, a Bank Street Best Book of the Year and a Maryland Blue Crab Young Reader Award Honors book. Kate is usually hiding in her art studio with pencil-smudged fingers and a smelly dog named Stanley.
