Childtimes: A Three-Generation Memoir facts for kids
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| Author | Eloise Greenfield, Lessie Jones Little, Pattie Ridley Jones |
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| Illustrator | Jerry Pinkney |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature, U.S history, Memoir |
| Published | 1979 (Crowell) |
| Media type | Print (hardback) |
| Pages | 175 |
| ISBN | 9780690038743 |
| OCLC | 5265308 |
Childtimes: A Three-Generation Memoir is a special book from 1979. It shares the memories of three women from the same family. They tell stories about their childhoods, starting from the late 1800s all the way through the 1900s. It's like a time machine through their lives!
Contents
About the Book
Childtimes is a unique book because it's a memoir. A memoir is a true story about a part of someone's life. This book is even more special because it tells the stories of three different people. They are a grandmother, her daughter, and her granddaughter.
Three Generations, One Story
The book is written by Eloise Greenfield, her mother Lessie Jones Little, and her grandmother Pattie Ridley Jones. Each woman shares what it was like growing up in her own time. This helps readers understand how life changed over many years. You can see how families lived and grew in different eras.
The stories cover a long period of U.S history. You'll read about what childhood was like in the late 1800s. Then, you'll learn about the early 1900s and later years. It's a great way to learn about history through real-life experiences.
Meet the Authors and Illustrator
Eloise Greenfield is a well-known author of children's books. She wrote this book with her mother and grandmother. This makes the stories very personal and real.
The book also features beautiful illustrations by Jerry Pinkney. His drawings help bring the stories to life. They show what the characters and their world looked like. Pinkney is famous for his detailed and expressive artwork.
Awards and Recognition
Childtimes: A Three-Generation Memoir has received important awards. These awards show that the book is highly respected.
- In 1980, it was honored by the Boston Globe–Horn Nonfiction Book Award. This award celebrates excellent non-fiction books for young people.
- Also in 1980, it received an honor from the Coretta Scott King Award for the author. This award recognizes outstanding books by African American authors and illustrators. These books should promote understanding and appreciation of all cultures.
