Synopses & Reviews
In years past, quilting has served as a means of both artistic statement and social protest for those who had no other avenue of expression. Today, the craft not only survives but thrives as new quilters add their own innovations to the patterns of the past. Here is a respectful look at the past and present of this vital, homegrown art form.
Review
"The narrative is accessibly simple, the photography clear and colorful, and a bibliography will guide researching students to other sources of information." The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
About the Author
Raymond Bial is an acclaimed photoessayist for children. Four of his books were chosen as Notable Books in the Field of Social Studies by the NCSS. He lives in Urbana, Illinois, with his wife and children.