Shaped by Her Hands: Potter Maria Martinez
Shaped by Her Hands: Potter Maria Martinez
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Shaped by Her Hands: Potter Maria Martinez

Written by Anna Harber Freeman and Barbara Gonzales & illustrated by Aphelandra
Part of the She Made History Book Series
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$16.99
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5 - 8
Reading age
32
Page count
29
Words per page
970L
Lexile measure
Apr 1, 2021
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Chicago Public Library Best Informational Books for Younger Readers 2021Kirkus Best Picture-Book Biographies of 2021STARRED REVIEW! Through masterful storytelling and graceful illustrations, this impactful title embodies Maria Povika Martinez’s famous words: ‘The Great Spirit gave me [hands] that work…but not for myself, for all Tewa people.’–School Library Journal starred reviewSTARRED REVIEW! This story of a young girl from San Ildefonso Pueblo…celebrates the strong sense of culture and identity the Tewa people have maintained through the centuries. A deserved celebration.–Kirkus Reviews starred reviewThe untold story of a Native American Indian potter who changed her field.The most renowned Native American Indian potter of her time, Maria Povika Martinez learned pottery as a child under the guiding hands of her ko-ōo, her aunt. She grew up to discover a new firing technique that turned her pots black and shiny, and made them–and Maria–famous. This inspiring story of family and creativity illuminates how Maria’s belief in sharing her love of clay brought success and joy from her New Mexico Pueblo to people all across the country.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780807575994
    Publication Date
    April 1, 2021
    Publisher
    Albert Whitman & Company
    Page Count
    32
    Words Per Page
    29
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    5 - 8 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2020032165
    Lexile® Level
    970L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~W
    ATOS® Book Level
    4.6
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    512276
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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