Stitch by Stitch: Cleve Jones and the AIDS Memorial Quilt (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781433837395)

From the blanket that his great-grandmother made for him as a boy, to the friends he gathered together in San Francisco as a young man, to the idea for a monument sewn of fabric and thread, Cleve Jones' extraordinary life seems to have been stitched together bit by bit, piece by piece.

Mentored by Harvey Milk, Jones first had the vision for what became the AIDS Memorial Quilt during a candlelight memorial for Milk in 1985. Along with friends, Cleve created the first panels for the quilt in 1987. The AIDS Memorial Quilt grew to be one of the largest public arts projects ever and helped grow awareness of HIV and AIDS. The Quilt is an iconic symbol of hope and remembrance and is Jones' shining achievement. It has since toured the world and been seen by millions.

This evocative biography is a touching tribute to Jones' life of advocacy, the positive effects of a community working towards a common goal, and an inspiring story for young readers. Includes a timeline and extensive back matter.

Author: Rob Sanders
ISBN-10: 1433837390
ISBN-13: 9781433837395
Publisher: Magination Press
Language: English
Published: 10/12/2021
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.74lbs
Size: 10.24h x 7.95w x 0.39d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 516791 / Stitch by Stitch: Cleve Jones and the AIDS Memorial Quilt


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 09/01/2021
Publishers Weekly 09/06/2021
Booklist 12/15/2021 pg. 94