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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2019
The Women Who Caught the Babies
By Eloise Greenfield, Daniel Minter (Illustrator)
Discover the legacy of African-American midwives through poetry and art, celebrating their vital role in birth and community.
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Bookroo's summary
Journey through time with African-American midwives, whose hands have welcomed countless lives into the world. Eloise Greenfield's poetry, paired with Daniel Minter's evocative art, honors these unsung heroes. From the poem “Africa to America” to the tribute to Miss Rovenia Mayo, each piece reveals the profound impact of these women. What stories do their hands hold, and how have they shaped generations? This heartfelt exploration invites you to witness the strength and compassion of those who catch the babies, weaving a tapestry of gratitude and history.
From the publisher
Through narrative and photographs, Eloise Greenfield highlights important aspects from a few hundred years of the lives of African American midwives and the people they selflessly served. Greenfield incorporates expressive poetry, which is paired with the evocative art of Daniel Minter to bring the powerful story of midwifery to life. The poem “Africa to America” begins the journey, while “The Women,” concludes it with a note of gratitude. Also included is a piece titled “Miss Rovenia Mayo,” which pays tribute to the midwife who caught newborn Eloise.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Reading age
- 9–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
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The fine print
Book details
Publication
- Published
- September 1, 2019
- Publisher
- Alazar Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780997772074
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