by Eloise Greenfiled
Illustrated by Daniel Minter
5 stars
A truly stunning collection of poetry showcasing African American midwives throughout time.
The poems travel from Africa to America, sharing experiences through enslavement, emancipation, and into the modern era. Wonderfully written and expertly crafted.
The dreamlike illustrations are beautiful and demonstrate the power, strength, care, and dedication of the midwives.
Includes an introduction at the beginning with information on what midwives do, their education, and changes through time. There is also a bibliography at the back with additional resources.
Gorgeous. A timeless collection and a fantastic celebration of all that midwives do.