Dave the Potter by Laban Carrick Hill
A Caldecott Honor
A Coretta Scott King Award Winner
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.
An 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.
Laban Carrick Hill is the author of more than thirty books, including Harlem Stomp!, which was a finalist for the National Book Award in 2004. He's taught writing at Columbia University, Baruch College, and St. John's University, among others. Michael's College and is now a professor at Pine Manor College in Massachusetts' Solstice Masters in Creative Writing Program. He's also the founding and codirector of the Writers Project of Ghana, which has offices in both the United States and Ghana.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780316107310 |
| ISBN 10 | 031610731X |
| Title | Dave the Potter |
| Author | Laban Carrick Hill |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Little, Brown & Company |
| Year published | 2010-09-07 |
| Number of pages | 40 |
| Prizes | Winner of Coretta Scott King Award (Illustrator) 2011, Commended for Caldecott Medal 2011, Commended for Pat Conroy Southern Book Prize (Children's) 2011, Commended for Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens (Seven to Ten) 2011, Short-listed for Georgia Children's Book Award (Picture Storybook) 2013, Short-listed for North Carolina Children's Book Award (Picture Book) 2012, Short-listed for South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award (Picture Book) 2012, Short-listed for Black-Eyed Susan Award (Picture Book) 2011, Short-listed for Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award 2012, Short-listed for Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award (Grades 3-5) 2013 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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