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The women who caught the babies : a story of African American midwives / written by Eloise Greenfield ; artwork by Daniel Minter.
Through historical information, poems, illustrations, and photographs, the author shows the ways in which African American midwives have helped families over the course of hundreds of years.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780997772074
- ISBN: 0997772077
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: Carrboro, North Carolina : Alazar Press, 2019.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | African American midwives > History > Juvenile literature. Midwifery > United States > History > Juvenile literature. Childbirth > History > Juvenile literature. Children's poetry. |
| Genre: | Poetry. Picture books. |
Available copies
- 8 of 8 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Rolla Public.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 8 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolla Public Library | JNF 618.2008 GRE (Text) | 38256101849812 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
The Women Who Caught the Babies : A Story of African American Midwives
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The Women Who Caught the Babies : A Story of African American Midwives
The Women Who Caught the Babies highlights important aspects of the training and work of African-American midwives and the ways in which they have helped, and continue to help, so many families by "catching" their babies at birth. The blend of Eloise Greenfield's poetry and Daniel Minter's art evokes heartfelt appreciation of the abilities of African-American midwifes over the course of time. The poem "Africa to America" begins the poetic journey. The poem "The Women" both heralds the poetry/art pairing and 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.
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