Dave the Potter : Artist, Poet, Slave

English

ISBN: 031610731X

EAN: 9780316107310

Category: Juvenile Nonfiction / History / United States / General/Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / Cultural Heritage/Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / Literary/

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Release Date: 09/30/2010

Age Range: 1-6

Synopsis: To us it is just dirt, the ground we walk on... But to Dave it was clay, the plain and basic stuff upon which he formed a life as a slave nearly 200 years ago. Dave was an extraordinary artist, poet, and potter living in South Carolina in the 1800s. He combined his superb artistry with deeply observant poetry, carved onto his pots, transcending the limitations he faced as a slave. In this inspiring and lyrical portrayal, National Book Award nominee Laban Carrick Hills elegantly simple text and award-winning artist Bryan Colliers resplendent, earth-toned illustrations tell Daves story, a story rich in history, hope, and long-lasting beauty.

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Dave the Potter : Artist, Poet, Slave

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Hardcover

Height: 0.5 inches

Width: 11.5 inches

Length: 9.0 inches

Weight: 17.14 oz

Pages: 40