"Pink and Say" by Patricia Polacco is a poignant tale set during the American Civil War. It tells the story of a young African American soldier named Sheldon Curtis, known as "Say," who is rescued by a white soldier named Pinkus Aylee, or "Pink." After being wounded on the battlefield, Say finds himself in Pink's care, sheltered in his mother’s home. The bond that forms between them transcends race and societal divisions as they share their experiences and stories. Together, they endure hardships and discover the power of friendship, bravery, and compassion amidst the horrors of war. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 1st grade-4th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 6-9 years.

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published in 1994 by Penguin Putnam Inc .

PATRICIA POLACCO is a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator with over 115 beloved and award-winning books to her credit, including The Keeping Quilt , Pink and Say , The Blessing Cup , Chicken Sunday , and Thank You, Mr. Falker. She resides in Michigan. Learn more about her work at patriciapolacco. com.