The Patchwork Quilt by Valerie Flournoy was the Coretta Scott King Illustrator winner in 1986. This is a story with many different things to be discussed. I first loved it because the Grandma makes a quilt using old tshirts and Halloween costumes. My aunt made me a quilt of my high school t shirts and I love it!
While being based on an African American family, any culture can relate to this story. It is all about family and there is the issue of a death in the family. The family deals with this death in a healthy, and sort of positive way. The illustrations are great, as well. They are detailed and interested. I feel this book could be used starting in 2nd grade.
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