Show Way
by Jacquelinne Woodson
illustrated by Hudson Talbott
This story begins by telling how Soonie's great-grandma was sold when she was seven from Virginia to a plantation in South Carolina (without her ma and pa). All Soonie had with her was some muslin that ma had given her, two sewing needles, and some red thread. Big Mama, who raised Soonie and many other slave children told them stories of growing up and "getting themselves free." Big Mama also taught Soonie how to sew and make Show Way quilts. Throughout the story, Soonie's family makes SHOW WAYS, quilts with secret meanings that are maps ro freedom. Her family tells stories of bravery that inspire courage. Each generation passes on to the next the belief that there is a road to a better place. This was a touching story about slavery and the courage of Soonie and her family through the generations. The illustrations are colorful and are simply magnificent. I would definitely recommend this story to all teachers to read to children for them to understand more of our country's history and the obstacles that many black people have overcome throughout the years.
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