Working Cotton

Firefly & Fern Summary

Working Cotton follows a young girl and her family through a day of cotton picking in the fields, celebrating the strength, resilience, and love that binds them together despite the hard work they do. Through lyrical prose and beautiful illustrations, this book honors the experiences of migrant farmworkers and African American families, while showing children the dignity and joy found in family bonds and labor. A powerful and tender story that helps children understand different ways of life and appreciate the contributions of working families.