McKissack, P. C. (2008). Stitchin’ and Pullin’: A Gee’s Bend Quilt. Illus. Cozbi A. Cabrera. New York, NY: Random House.
Brief Annotation: This book of free-verse poetry follows the life of a young gilr growing up in the southern quilting community of Gee’s Bend. The poems tell stories about quilt making, but also discuss the struggles that Gee’s Bend inhabitants faced as they sought their civil rights.
Genre: Picturebook, Poetry
Grade Level: 1-5
Readers who will like this: children who have strong family traditions, students interested in the civil rights movement, readers eager to learn about communities other than their own.
Response/Rating (1-4): **** Cabrera’s rich paintings provide an engaging backdrop for McKissack’s politically charged and poignant poetry. McKissack conveys an important message throughout this work: art can be a powerful tool in community building, justice, and remembrance.
One question you would ask before a read aloud: What are some traditions that you have with your family?
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