The Patchwork Path
A Quilt Map to Freedom
Age 5+
Picture Books
The images stitched into Hannah's quilt lead to secret signposts on the Underground Railroad as she and her father take flight from slavery on a perilous path to freedom.
Now that Hannah’s papa has decided to make the run for freedom, her patchwork quilt is not just a precious memento of Mama — it’s a series of hidden clues that will guide them along the Underground Railroad to Canada. A fictionalized account of a fascinating oral history, The Patchwork Path tells the story of a two of the thousands who escaped a life of slavery and made the dangerous journey to freedom — a story of courage, determination, and hope.
- A Gustavus Myers Center for the Study of Bigotry and Human Rights Outstanding Book, Honorable Mention
- An Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award Winner
Creators
Bettye Stroud is the author of several picture books that speak of her African American heritage, including "Dance Y'all", "The Leaving" and "Down Home at Miss Dessa's".
Erin Susanne Bennett is a recent graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design.
