Minna's Patchwork Coat Lauren A Mills First Edition Hardcover 2015 Appalachian

Minna's Patchwork Coat, written and illustrated by Lauren A. Mills, is a poignant historical fiction story set in the Appalachian coal country of 1908. This first edition hardcover follows eight-year-old Minna, whose life in West Virginia becomes even more challenging after her father's passing. Unable to attend school because she lacks a coat, Minna eventually receives a special garment crafted by quilting mothers using scraps from their own lives. This beautifully illustrated book explores themes of community, family, and resilience in the face of poverty. Published by Little, Brown and Company in 2015.