{"product_id":"stitch-by-stitch-cleve-jones-and-the-aids-memorial-quilt-hardcover","title":"Stitch by Stitch: Cleve Jones and the AIDS Memorial Quilt - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRob Sanders\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJamey Christoph\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom 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.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRob Sanders\u003c\/b\u003e is a former elementary school teacher who writes funny and fierce fiction and non-fiction. He is the author of such acclaimed titles as \u003ci\u003ePride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag, Stonewall: A Building. An Uprising. A Revolution\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ePeaceful Fights for Equal Rights\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Brandon, Florida. Visit RobSandersWrites.com, @YesRobSandersWrites on Facebook, and @RobSandersWrite on Twitter. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJamey Christoph\u003c\/b\u003e has created illustrations that have appeared in the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eSan Francisco Chronicle\u003c\/i\u003e, and has received distinguished recognition from the Society of Illustrators for his work on \u003ci\u003eGordon Parks: How the Photographer Captured Black and White America\u003c\/i\u003e. Jamey lives in Ohio with his partner and two dogs. Visit jameychristoph.com, @JameyChristophIlustration on Facebook, and @JameyChristoph on Instagram.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.39 x 10.24 x 7.95 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 12, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stitch by Stitch: Cleve Jones and the AIDS Memorial Quilt\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767658840352,"sku":"9781433837395","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/0c13863a3a78d93066197c8ca72250f0.webp?v=1780314588","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/stitch-by-stitch-cleve-jones-and-the-aids-memorial-quilt-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}