by Eloise Greenfield; illustrated by Daniel Minter
In this story in verse, Eloise Greenfield paints a vivid portrait of Black midwives across hundreds of years. Paired with artwork by Daniel Minter, readers follow the history of midwifery, including Greenfield's own delivery by a woman named Miss Rovenia Mayo. The book opens with a strong summary on the history of Black midwives and includes a robust bibliography for readers looking to learn more.