Stitch Through Time

Ava has always wondered what is hidden in the chest her Aunt Jo keeps. One night, Aunt Jo hands her the key, and the two are carried back through time. Their travels introduce three Black women who shaped fashion in different eras: Elizabeth Keckley, a formerly enslaved woman who became a respected dressmaker and a close friend of Mary Todd Lincoln; Ann Cole Lowe, who designed for Jackie Kennedy; and Mildred Blount, a hatmaker whose creations were in demand among famous clients.

The story is a fairy tale built around some of the most memorable moments in style history. It recounts the bold accomplishments of these women and is written to stir a young reader's imagination.