Sewing Stories: Harriet Powers' Journey from Slave to Artist

Harriet's Quilts - A Picture Book Biography of an Artist and Former Slave Discover the incredible story of Harriet Powers, a former slave who turned her passion for quilting into a means of artistic expression and storytelling.

This moving picture book biography brings to life the journey of a woman who lived through the Civil War and Reconstruction, and whose pictorial quilts are now priceless examples of African American folk art. With lyrical narration and vibrant patchwork illustrations, Harriet's Quilts is an inspiring tale of resilience, creativity, and the power of art to transcend adversity.

Readers will be captivated by the story of a woman who used her skills with the needle to clothe and feed her children, and later turned those same skills into a means of sharing stories and legends with her community. Don't miss this opportunity to introduce young readers to an important historical figure and the rich cultural heritage of African American quilting traditions.

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