Etched in Clay:The Life of Dave, Enslaved Potter Poet

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Etched in Clay:The Life of Dave, Enslaved Potter Poet

Etched in Clay: The Life of Dave, Enslaved Potter and Poet

Etched in Clay:The Life of Dave, Enslaved Potter Poet

Andrea Cheng

"The life of Dave, an enslaved potter who inscribed his works with sayings and poems in spite of South Carolina's slave anti-literacy laws in the years leading up to the Civil War. Includes afterword, author's note, and sources"--Provided by publisher.

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Book Details

Genre:

Historical Nonfiction
Poetry

Age Level:

Any Age

Etched in Clay:The Life of Dave, Enslaved Potter Poet review by tkh2002

tkh2002

The stories of Harriet Tubman and Solomon Northrup have been made into movies, books, documentaries. In "Etched in Clay," we learn about a slave named Dave, who fights against slaverly using only a pot, a stick, and his words. This book is written through a series of poems and block print pictures that help you understand the hardships and horror of slavery. Enter the life of Dave in this beautifully written book about hope, fear, love, and most importantly, humanity.