"The Sittin' Up" by Sheila P. Moses tells the story of a young boy named Nehemiah who is navigating the complexities of life in his Southern community. After the death of his mother, he is faced with the tradition of "sitting up," a cultural practice where family and friends gather to honor the deceased. Through this experience, Nehemiah grapples with grief, family dynamics, and the significance of community. As he learns about love, loss, and resilience, Nehemiah discovers the importance of cherishing memories and the bonds that hold people together, ultimately allowing him to find hope amidst sorrow. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 10 years.

There are 240 pages in this book. This book was published in 2015 by Penguin Putnam Inc .

Poet, author, playwright, and producer Shelia P. Moses was raised the ninth of ten children on Rehobeth Road in Rich Square, North Carolina. She is the coauthor of Dick Gregory's memoir, Callus on My Soul, as well as the award-winning author of several books for young readers: The Legend of Buddy Bush; The Return of Buddy Bush; I, Dred Scott: A Fictional Slave Narrative Based on the Life and Legal Precedent of Dred Scott; and The Baptism. Shelia lives in Atlanta, Georgia.