Sweet Dreams, Sarah
Chris Ewald
(Illustrated by)
Description
Sarah E. Goode was one of the first African-American women to get a US patent. Working in her furniture store, she recognized a need for a multi-use bed and through hard work, ingenuity, and determination, invented her unique cupboard bed. She built more than a piece of furniture. She built a life far away from slavery, a life where her sweet dreams could come true.
Product Details
| Publisher | Creston Books |
| Publish Date | May 01, 2019 |
| Pages | 36 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Hardback |
| EAN/UPC | 9781939547316 |
| Dimensions | 10.1 X 10.1 X 0.4 inches | 1.1 pounds |
About the Author
Reviews
"A great addition to biography and history collections, this title offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a little-known trailblazer."--School Library Journal
-- (3/28/2019 12:00:00 AM)"After designing and building a successful prototype--a bed that folds into a cabinet--Goode faces another hurdle: seeking a patent approval as a woman of color, a feat she achieves."--Publishers Weekly
-- (5/6/2019 12:00:00 AM)"Sarah Goode: a name well worth knowing and celebrating."--Kirkus Reviews
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