30,000 Stitches
The Inspiring Story of the National 9 11 Flag
$52.33
- Hardcover
40 pages
- Release Date
12 July 2021
Summary
Discover the inspiring story of the American flag that flew over Ground Zero, traveled across all fifty states as it was repaired, and returned to New York, a restored symbol of unity.
In the days following September 11th, a 30-foot American flag hung torn and tattered at 90 West Street, across from Ground Zero. A few weeks later, the flag was taken down by a construction crew and tucked away in storage, where it stayed for nearly seven years.
The flag was bro…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781546013693 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1546013695 |
| Author: | Amanda Davis |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown & Company |
| Imprint: | Center Street |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 12 July 2021 |
| Weight: | 400g |
| Dimensions: | 248mm x 234mm x 14mm |
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Critics Review
Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards 2021–Gold Medal An MASL Dogwood Reader’s Award Title
Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards 2021–Gold Medal An MASL Dogwood Reader’s Award Title “Davis outlines the flag’s journey through each of the 50 states… . Comport adds intricately collaged multimedia spreads so textured they’re almost tangible… . [a] nonfiction narrative that effectively informs about a symbol of hope.” –Publishers Weekly
About The Author
Amanda Davis
Amanda Davis is a teacher, artist, writer, and innovator. Amanda received a B.A. in English and Studio Art from Salve Regina University, and a M.A.T. in Art Education from Tufts University and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. She currently teaches art at a public high school in Massachusetts where writing and reflecting are an integral part of her curriculum. A member of SCBWI, 12x12, and a local critique group, Amanda loves nature, history, dogs, and all things creative. She lives in the Boston area with her family and rescue pup, Cora.
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