Dave the Potter: Artist, Poet, Slave

by Laban Carrick Hill

Other authorsBryan Collier (Illustrator)
Hardcover, 2010

Library's review

Though living most of his life as a slave, Dave combined beautiful artistry with poetry carved into his pots to defy the limitations of slavery. Rich in history, beauty, and inspiration. Author’s Note, Illustrator’s Note, Bibliography, Websites.

Tags

NCSS Standards Theme--People-Places-Environments, NCSS Standards Theme--Time-Continuity-Change, NCSS Standards Theme--Culture, History-Life & Culture in the Americas, Reading Level-Primary (K-2)Reading Level-Intermediate (3-5), Reading Level-Primary (K-2), Reading Level-Intermediate (3-5)

Lexile

L

Collection

Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People

Publication

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (2010), Edition: Illustrated, 40 pages

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)
11 more
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)
Capitol Choices Noteworthy Book for Children and Teens (2011)
NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People (2011)
Notable Children's Book (2011)
El día de los niños / El día de los libros (2014)
Chicago Public Library Best of the Best: Kids (Informational Books for Younger Readers — 2010)

Language

English

Original language

English

Original publication date

2010

Pages

40

Physical description

40 p.; 11.5 x 9 inches

ISBN

031610731X / 9780316107310

DDC/MDS

738.092

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