Book
Dave the potter : artist, poet, slave
Record details
- ISBN: 031610731X
- ISBN: 9780316107310
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Physical Description:
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 23 x 29 cm.
print - Edition: 1st ed.
- Publisher: New York : Little, Brown, 2010.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Awards Note: | Caldecott honor book, 2011. Coretta Scott King Award, 2011. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Slaves South Carolina Biography African American poets Biography African American potters Biography Dave (active) 1834-1864 |
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at Kenton County.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covington Branch | J B D246h (Text) | 33126016144150 | JBiography | Available | - |
| Erlanger Branch | J B D246h (Text) | 33126016228060 | JBiography | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Presents the life of the nineteenth-century artist from South Carolina known as Dave, a Southern slave who became a renowned potter known for signing his pots with poetry. - Baker & Taylor
The National Book Award finalist author ofHarlem Stomp! teams up with the illustrator of the Caldecott Honor books Martin's Big Words and Rosa to present the story of the talented 19th-century artist and poet whose creative gifts reflected and empowered his life of slavery. - Grand Central PubA Caldecott HonorA Coretta Scott King Award WinnerAn award-winning celebration of an American hero
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 Hill's elegantly simple text and award-winning artist Bryan Collier's resplendent, earth-toned illustrations tell Dave's story, a story rich in history, hope, and long-lasting beauty. - Hachette Book Group
A Caldecott HonorA Coretta Scott King Award WinnerAn award-winning celebration of an American hero
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 Hill's elegantly simple text and award-winning artist Bryan Collier's resplendent, earth-toned illustrations tell Dave's story, a story rich in history, hope, and long-lasting beauty.