Raven, Margot Theis. 2004. CIRCLE UNBROKEN. Ill. by E.B. Lewis. New
York: Melanie Kroupa Books. ISBN 0374312893
Grandmothers regularly pass down traditions and stories from their ancestors. In a CIRCLE UNBROKEN a grandmother teaches her granddaughter the ancient art of creating beautiful, strong coil baskets. While teaching the craft she also teaches her granddaughter the rich history of her African ancestors. She tells of creating the baskets through slavery, hard work, freedom, togetherness, all bridging to modern times. The beautiful painted illustrations serve to compliment the harsh history and the caring people of this story. This selection ends with more factual information about the baskets and the people who make them. This story will inform readers of a rich tradition which has endured through a long and difficult past.
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