The Keeping Quilt

Title: The Keeping Quilt

Author: Patricia Polacco

Genre: Diversity

Summary: From a basket of clothes, Anna’s babushka, Uncle Vladimir’s shirt, Aunt Havalah’s nightdress and an apron of Aunt Natasha’s, a keeping quilt is created. This keeping quilt is passed down from mother to daughter for almost a century. For four whole generations, the quilt is a Sabbath tablecloth, a wedding canopy, and a blanket that welcomes babies warmly into the world. In this book, Patricia Polacco tells the story of her own family and how this quilt remains an enduring symbol of love and faith.

Characters: Anna, Anna’s babushka, Uncle Vladimir, Aunt Havalah, Aunt Natasha

Plot: N/A

Theme: Diversity

Opinion: I enjoyed reading this book a lot. I really like reading books written by Patricia Polacco because I think she has a way of grabbing her audience’s attention and keeping it throughout her entire book.