Stitch by stitch : Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly sews her way to freedom
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Author
Contributors
Zunon, Elizabeth, illustrator.
Published
New York : Holiday House, [2021].
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Status
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| Location | Call Number | Note | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Veta Regional Library District - CHILDRENS | J BIO_92 Kec | Planted by Karen O'Brien in honor of All who might find freedom through the fiber arts | On Shelf |
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Subjects
LC Subjects
African American women -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
African Americans -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Biographies.
Dressmakers -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Dressmakers.
Keckley, Elizabeth, -- approximately 1818-1907 -- Juvenile literature.
Lincoln, Mary Todd, -- 1818-1882 -- Relations with African Americans -- Juvenile literature.
Slaves -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Slaves.
Women -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Women slaves -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
African Americans -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Biographies.
Dressmakers -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Dressmakers.
Keckley, Elizabeth, -- approximately 1818-1907 -- Juvenile literature.
Lincoln, Mary Todd, -- 1818-1882 -- Relations with African Americans -- Juvenile literature.
Slaves -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Slaves.
Women -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Women slaves -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
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Published
New York : Holiday House, [2021].
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
LG
Level 5.7, 1 Points
Level 5.7, 1 Points
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Description
Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly was born in 1818, enslaved to a Virginian plantation owner. As a teenager, Lizzy was sent to work as the only slave on a small plantation, where the work was endless, and the masters treated her with unspeakable cruelty. A new master, learning Lizzy could sew, sent her to work for a tailor, who paid the master, not Lizzy, for Lizzy's work. The beautiful gowns that Lizzy created were displayed in the tailor's window and soon attracted the attention of the wealthiest women in Virginia. Among them was Mrs. Jefferson Davis who also introduced Lizzy to Mary Todd Lincoln. Though Lizzy first had to borrow money from her wealthy patrons to buy her freedom, once she was free, she was able to earn money of her own and pay them all back.
Target Audience
Ages 7-10,Holiday House.
Target Audience
Grades 2-3,Holiday House.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Schofield-Morrison, C., & Zunon, E. (2021). Stitch by stitch: Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly sews her way to freedom (First edition.). Holiday House.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Schofield-Morrison, Connie and Elizabeth, Zunon. 2021. Stitch By Stitch: Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly Sews Her Way to Freedom. Holiday House.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Schofield-Morrison, Connie and Elizabeth, Zunon. Stitch By Stitch: Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly Sews Her Way to Freedom Holiday House, 2021.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Schofield-Morrison, Connie,, and Elizabeth Zunon. Stitch By Stitch: Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly Sews Her Way to Freedom First edition., Holiday House, 2021.
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