Shannon Hitchcock puise dans son éducation rurale en Caroline du Nord et dans un lien profond avec sa famille élargie et la culture du Sud qui imprègnent sa narration. Son écriture se caractérise par sa chaleur et son authenticité, explorant souvent les thèmes de la famille et de l'identité. À travers ses œuvres, elle apporte aux lecteurs une perspective unique sur la vie dans le Sud américain, enrichie par l'amour du paysage et des traditions locales. Hitchcock crée des récits à la fois poignants et mémorables.
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.