Etched in Clay: The Life of Dave, Enslaved Potter and Poet
No. of pages 160
Published: 2018
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Etched in Clay: The Life of Dave, Enslaved Potter and Poet, by Andrea Cheng, tells the poignant story of Dave, an enslaved potter in the early 19th century. Through his craft, Dave expresses his thoughts and emotions in a world where his voice is often silenced. The narrative weaves together themes of resilience, creativity, and the struggle for identity, as Dave finds solace and a sense of freedom in his artistic endeavors. The book sheds light on the harsh realities of slavery while celebrating the enduring spirit of hope and the human capacity for expression. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book has been graded for interest at 10-13 years.
There are 160 pages in this book. This book was published in 2018 by Lee & Low Books .
Andrea Cheng is the daughter of Hungarian immigrants, and grew up among extended family -- all Holocaust survivors. She lives in Cincinnati.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Georgia Children's Book Award
The Georgia Childrens Book Award is a distinguished annual award that recognizes outstanding childrens literature and aims to promote a love of reading among young readers in Georgia. Established in 1985, the award is sponsored by the Georgia Association of Educators and is designed to encourage children to engage with quality literature. Each year, a committee selects a list of nominated books then students in grades K-5 vote for their favourite titles from that nominated list.
Parents' Choice Award - Poetry
This book was recognised in the Poetry category by the Parents' Choice Award.
This book features the following character:
Dave
This book features the character Dave.