Shannon Hitchcock se nutre de su crianza en la zona rural de Carolina del Norte y de una profunda conexión con su familia extensa y la cultura del Sur que impregnan su narrativa. Su escritura se caracteriza por la calidez y la autenticidad, adentrándose a menudo en temas de familia e identidad. A través de sus obras, acerca a los lectores una perspectiva única sobre la vida en el Sur de Estados Unidos, enriquecida por el amor al paisaje y las tradiciones locales. Hitchcock crea narrativas que son a la vez conmovedoras e inolvidables.
History books have forgotten most Appalachian women, many of whom were poor or lacked formal education. Yet these women spoke through the quilts they created from scraps of cloth collected over time. Piece by piece, these patchwork quilts revealed the beauty of mountain life.
CIP record from Library of Congress had primary author as N.H. Senzai.
This lyrical picture book biography of songwriter and activist Jean Ritchie-Singer traces her life from the Cumberland Mountains of Kentucky to New York City and beyond as her protest songs inspired a nation. The author and illustrator previously teamed up for the stunning biography Saving Granddaddy's Stories: Ray Hicks, the Voice of Appalachia.
Set against the backdrop of the Appalachian Mountains, the narrative follows Ray Hicks, who cherishes the tales told by his grandfather. After his grandfather's passing, Ray keeps the tradition alive, sharing these rich stories with others. His passion for storytelling eventually earns him the title of the Voice of Appalachia, highlighting the cultural significance and oral traditions of the region.