| Etched in Clay: The Life of Dave, Enslaved Potter and Poet Contributor(s): Cheng, Andrea (Author), Cheng, Andrea (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1620148072 ISBN-13: 9781620148075 Publisher: Lee & Low Books OUR PRICE: $12.56 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - 19th Century |
| Dewey: B |
| Lexile Measure: 790 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.2" W x 8.1" (0.40 lbs) 160 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 19th Century - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 156963 Reading Level: 5.0 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The acclaimed biography-in-verse about the life and times of Dave, an enslaved potter who inscribed his works with short poems during the years leading up to the Civil War. Now in paperback Sometime before 1818, an enslaved young man named Dave was brought to Edgefield, in the heart of South Carolina's pottery-producing area. From the time he was first taught to turn a potter's wheel, Dave showed exceptional natural talent. Soon he was creating pieces of great beauty and often massive size. He also learned to read and write, even though South Carolina had laws prohibiting slave literacy. And then Dave did something even more daring: he began to sign his jars and carve many of them with sayings and short poems that reflected his daily life and experiences. With these courageous acts, Dave quietly protested the brutality of slavery and asserted his humanity. Here is an evocative portrait of Dave as memorable as one of his jars. Through simple yet powerful poetry, including some of Dave's inscriptions, we learn his extraordinary story of perseverance, creative inspiration, and hope. Today Dave's legacy lives on in the artistry of his pottery, in his intriguing words, and as a reminder of the dignity and resilience of the human spirit. |