Holiday House Executive Editor Grace Maccarone talks about the inspiration for STITCH BY STITCH: Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly Sews Her Way to Freedom, Elizabeth Hobbs Keckley, with author Connie Schofield-Morrison and Illustrator Elizabeth Zunon. From prophetic dreams to intriguing textiles, Elizabeth Keckley’s story proved to be inspiring for both author and illustrator.
Born a slave in 1818, Elizabeth lived through many hardships from a very early age.It was her skill at dress-making that allowed her to collect the means and opportunities to bargain for her freedom as well as her son’s.
Through collecting actual quotes from Elizabeth Keckley’s biography for the text, to fabrics that mimic those of the time period, STITCH BY STITCH: Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly Sews Her Way to Freedom is an inspiring tribute to a woman whose name should be remembered for her strength of character and contributions to history.
STITCH BY STITCH: Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly Sews Her Way to Freedom is available wherever books are sold. You can find Connie Schofield-Morrison at @i_c_o_n_n_i_e on Instagram and Elizabeth Zunnon at @lizzunon on Instagram and @ElizabethZunon on Twitter. Follow Holiday House on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @HolidayHouseBks for more about these books and for book giveaways. Subscribe to hear future episodes of The Guest Book with other Holiday House, Peachtree, and Pixel+Ink authors, illustrators, and publishing professionals!
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