The Poet Slave of Cuba: A Biography of Juan Francisco Manzano

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Synopsis
A lyrical biography of a Cuban slave who escaped to become a celebrated poet. Born into the household of a wealthy slave owner in Cuba in 1797, Juan Francisco Manzano spent his early years by the side of a woman who made him call her Mama, even though he had a mama of his own. Denied an education, young Juan still showed an exceptional talent for poetry. His verses reflect the beauty of his world, but they also expose its hideous cruelty. Powerful, haunting poems and breathtaking illustrations create a portrait of a life in which even the pain of slavery could not extinguish the capacity for hope.

The Poet Slave of Cuba is the winner of the 2008 Pura Belpre Medal for Narrative and a 2007 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.

Copyright:
2006

Book Details

Book Quality:
Excellent
Book Size:
189 Pages
ISBN-13:
9780312659288
Publisher:
Square Fish
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Margarita Engle
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Children's Books, Nonfiction, Poetry
Grade Levels:
Fifth grade, Sixth grade, Seventh grade, Eighth grade
Submitted By:
Daproim Africa
Proofread By:
Daproim Africa
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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