Eloise Greenfield's THE WOMEN WHO CAUGHT THE BABIES: A STORY OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MIDWIVES is a K

Having previously received starred reviews in both Kirkus and Booklist, THE WOMEN WHO CAUGHT THE BABIES: A STORY OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MIDWIVES (Alazar Press), written by Eloise Greenfield and illustrated by Daniel Minter, is now also among Kirkus' Best Informational Picture Books of 2019!

"This poetic tale chronicles the presence and contributions of African American midwives" began the Kirkus starred review, and concluded with this line: "Rites of passage incandescently brought to light." Booklist found the book to be a “unique, moving tribute to the women who caught the babies and continue to do so today.” It should come as no surprise then that it is one of Kirkus' Best Informational Picture Books of 2019.

Please join us in congratulating both author and artist! And as always, feel free to contact Balkin Buddies for more information about Eloise Greenfield.