Dave the Potter: Artist, Poet, Slave
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A Caldecott HonorA Coretta Scott King Award WinnerAn award-winning celebration of an American heroDave 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.
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Laban Carrick Hill is the author of America Dreaming: How Youth Changed America in the 60s, Harlem Stomp!: A Cultural History of the Harlem Renaissance, which was a National Book Award finalist, and Dave the Potter, a Caldecott Honor book, illustrated by Bryan Collier. He lives in Burlington, Vermont.
Bryan Collier has received four Caldecott Honors and six Coretta Scott King Awards. He lives with his wife and children in Marlboro, New York.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9780316107310
- Publication Date
- September 7, 2010
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
- Text Details
- The text was set in Berylium, and the display type is Aquiline.
- Illustration Details
- The illustrations for this book were done in watercolor/collage on 400 lb Arches watercolor paper.
- Page Count
- 40
- Words Per Page
- 43
- Audience
- Picture
- Reading Age
- 5 - 8 years
- Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
- 2010006382
- WorldCat Number (OCLC)
- 759917448
- Lexile® Level
- 1100L
- Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
- ~Z
- Est. ATOS® Book Level
- ~7.7
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