Description
Chronicles the life of Dave, a nineteenth-century slave who went on to become an influential poet, artist, and potter.
Awards
Caldecott Medal (Honor Book — 2011)
Georgia Children's Book Award (Finalist — Picturebook — 2013)
South Dakota Children's Book Awards (Nominee — 2013)
Orbis Pictus Award (Recommended Title — 2011)
Coretta Scott King Award (Winner — 2011)
Carter G. Woodson Book Award (Honor Book — 2011)
Black-Eyed Susan Book Award (Nominee — Picture Books — 2012)
South Carolina Book Awards (Nominee — Picture Book Award — 2013)
Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award (Nominee — 2013)
Iowa Goldfinch Award (Nominee — 2013)
CCBC Choices (2011)
Notable Children's Book (2011)
Chicago Public Library Best of the Best: Kids (Informational Books for Younger Readers — 2010)
Lexile
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