A Name on the Quilt : A Story of Remembrance

This book is a great introduction to The Names Project AIDS Memorial Quilt, or as a way to start a dialogue with a child about death. It includes an author's note and a few examples of AIDS Quilts that have been sewn in memory of those lost to AIDS by their loved ones. It also includes the website for this project: http://www.aidsquilt.org

In this book, Lauren mourns her Uncle Ron with her family in a healthy way, reliving memories as she helps to sew a quilt for him. Unfortunately, the book never shows the quilt, which leaves the reader with an incomplete feeling. You never see the product of their work or get closure on Lauren's loss.

Warning this book may entice tears. Lauren is a young girl who recently lost her beloved uncle. She and several other families come together to create a quilt in memory honoring him while sharing stories.