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Stitchin' and Pullin' A Gee's Bend Quilt — Content Guide for Parents

By Patricia McKissackRandom House Books for Young Readers2016-10-04ISBN 978148449620648 pages
Stitchin' and Pullin' A Gee's Bend Quilt

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

For generations, the women of Gee's Bend have made quilts to keep a family warm, as a pastime accompanied by sharing and singing, or to memorialize loved ones. Today, the same quilts hang on museum walls as modern masterpieces of color and design. In

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Stitchin' and Pullin' A Gee's Bend Quilt appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence is depicted in the book. The story focuses on the art of quilting and the cultural heritage of the Gee's Bend community, which does not involve any violent themes or actions. No scary content is present in the book. The story is warm and inviting, focusing on family and community traditions without any frightening elements.

  • Does Stitchin' and Pullin' A Gee's Bend Quilt have violence?

    No violence is depicted in the book. The story focuses on the art of quilting and the cultural heritage of the Gee's Bend community, which does not involve any violent themes or actions.

  • Does Stitchin' and Pullin' A Gee's Bend Quilt have scary content?

    No scary content is present in the book. The story is warm and inviting, focusing on family and community traditions without any frightening elements.

  • Does Stitchin' and Pullin' A Gee's Bend Quilt have religious themes?

    No religious content is present in the book. The narrative centers on the quilting traditions and history of the women in Gee's Bend, without reference to any religious practices or beliefs.

  • Does Stitchin' and Pullin' A Gee's Bend Quilt have racial/cultural content?

    The book addresses the history and experiences of African American women in the quilting community of Gee's Bend, Alabama. It highlights their struggles for justice and freedom, making race a central theme in the narrative.

  • Does Stitchin' and Pullin' A Gee's Bend Quilt have profanity?

    No profanity is found in the book. The language used is appropriate for children, focusing on storytelling and cultural heritage.

  • Does Stitchin' and Pullin' A Gee's Bend Quilt have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in the book. The narrative focuses on quilting traditions and the cultural history of the Gee's Bend community, without addressing environmental issues.

  • Does Stitchin' and Pullin' A Gee's Bend Quilt have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in the book. The narrative is centered on family, community, and quilting traditions, with no references to sexual themes.

  • Does Stitchin' and Pullin' A Gee's Bend Quilt have gender roles?

    The book emphasizes the roles of women in the Gee's Bend community, showcasing their intergenerational quilting practices and the sharing of stories and traditions among mothers, daughters, and grandmothers. This promotes traditional gender roles centered around family and community.

  • Does Stitchin' and Pullin' A Gee's Bend Quilt have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the book. The search results focus on the book's content related to the history and culture of the women quilters of Gee's Bend, Alabama, without any mention of LGBTQ+ topics.