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Sweet Dreams, Sarah: From Slavery to Inventor
Written by Vivian Kirkfield and Chris Ewald
Narrated by Lisa Renee Pitts
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Learn all about Sarah Goode, one of the first African-American women to acquire a patent for her unique cupboard bed, which helped her build a life far from slavery.
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Vivian Kirkfield
Vivian Kirkfield describes herself as a writer for children and a reader forever. A retired teacher with a masters in Early Childhood Education who taught kindergarten for many years, she is the author of several picture books. She lives in Amherst, NH where the old stone library is her favorite hangout. She loves to try new ways to move around the Earth and has so far been skydiving, parasailing, and banana-boat riding.. viviankirkfield.com Twitter: @viviankirkfield Instagram: viviankirkfield Facebook: viviankirkfield
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