Reaching into her own family history, Woodson presents the stirring story of generations of African-American women who inspired each other with their strength, family traditions, and determination to be free. Full color.
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Summary
Reaching into her own family history, Woodson presents the stirring story of generations of African-American women who inspired each other with their strength, family traditions, and determination to be free. Full color.
Description
Soonie's great-grandma was just seven years old when she was sold to a big plantation without her ma and pa, and with only some fabric and needles to call her own. She pieced together bright patches with names like North Star and Crossroads, patches with secret meanings made into quilts called Show Ways — maps for slaves to follow to freedom. When she grew up and had a little girl, she passed on this knowledge. And generations later, Soonie — who was born free — taught her own daughter how to sew beautiful quilts to be sold at market and how to read. From slavery to freedom, through segregation, freedom marches and the fight for literacy, the tradition they called Show Way has been passed down by the women in Jacqueline Woodson's family as a way to remember the past and celebrate the possibilities of the future. Beautifully rendered in Hudson Talbott's luminous art, this moving, lyrical account pays tribute to women whose strength and knowledge illuminate their daughters' lives.
Awards
Commended for Newbery Medal (Children's) 2006
Commended for Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens (Seven to Ten) 2006
Short-listed for Georgia Children's Book Award (Picture Storybook) 2008
Short-listed for North Carolina Children's Book Award (Picture Book) 2007
Short-listed for Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award (Grades 3-6) 2007
Short-listed for Young Hoosier Book Award (Picture Book) 2009
Short-listed for South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award (Children's) 2007
Short-listed for Volunteer State Book Awards (Grades K-3) 2007
Short-listed for Beehive Awards (Picture) 2007
Short-listed for Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award (Grades 3-5) 2008
Critic Reviews
“"One of the most remarkable books of the year." -Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Show Way is a sophisticated book that introduces readers to the passage of time, family traditions, and the significance of quilts and their patterns in African-American history. The gorgeous, multimedia art includes chalk, watercolors, and muslin. An outstanding tribute, perfectly executed in terms of text, design, and illustration." -School Library Journal, starred review”
"One of the most remarkable books of the year."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Show Way is a sophisticated book that introduces readers to the passage of time, family traditions, and the significance of quilts and their patterns in African-American history. The gorgeous, multimedia art includes chalk, watercolors, and muslin. An outstanding tribute, perfectly executed in terms of text, design, and illustration."--School Library Journal, starred review
- "Will move many readers to explore their own family roots."--Booklist, starred review
About the Author
Jacqueline Woodson, winner of the Margaret A. Edwards Award for lifetime achievement in writing for young adults, is the author of Feathers, Newbery Honor winner Show Way, Miracle's Boys (recipient of a Coretta Scott King Award and a Los Angeles Times Book Prize), Locomotion and Hush (both National Book Award finalists), among many others. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.
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