Depicts the life of Dave, a slave in South Carolina during the 1800s, and describes the laborious process of creating his pottery. Presents the revealing poetry that he inscribed on his works despite threats to his life by a society that discouraged his artistry. Includes color illustrations and a photo of five of his works.
year: 2010, 2011
call number/section: 921, 92, 738.09, 1000, 920, 738
subjects: dave, fl. 1834-1864, juvenile literature, african american potters, juvenile literature, african american poets, slaves, south carolina, potters, poets, audiobooks, biography, african americans
Editions
Hill, Laban Carrick
Little, Brown (2010)
Chronicles the life of Dave, a nineteenth-century slave who went on to become an influential poet, artist, and potter.
Schools: 88
Hill, Laban Carrick
Recorded Books (2011)
Depicts the life of Dave, a slave in South Carolina during the 1800s, and describes the laborious process of creating his pottery. Presents the revealing poetry that he inscribed on his works despite threats to his life by a society that discouraged his artistry. Includes color illustrations and a photo of five of his works.
Schools: 0