Dave the Potter: Artist, Poet, Slave

A Caldecott HonorA Coretta Scott King Award Winner

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.


Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 09/07/2010
ISBN: 9780316107310
Pages: 40
Weight: 1.03lbs
Size: 8.90h x 11.00w x 0.40d
Award: Georgia Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: North Carolina Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award - Nominee
Award: Black-Eyed Susan Award - Nominee
Award: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Recommended
Award: Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award - Nominee
Award: Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award - Nominee
Award: Caldecott Medal - Honor Book
Award: Coretta Scott King Award - Winner
Award: Pat Conroy Southern Book Prize - Finalist

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 08/15/2010
School Library Journal 08/01/2010 pg. 90
Ebony 11/01/2010 pg. 150
Booklist 11/01/2010 pg. 58
New York Times Book Review 11/07/2010 pg. 30
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2011 pg. 169
Shelf Awareness 01/01/0001

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 139661 / Dave the Potter: Artist, Poet, Slave
Reading Level: 6 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5