Synopsis
An acclaimed historical fiction novel-in-verse about the life and times of Dave, an enslaved potter who inscribed his works with short poems during the years leading up to the Civil War.
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Sometime before 1818, an enslaved young man named Dave was brought to Edgefield, in the heart of South Carolina's pottery-producing area. From the time he was first taught to turn a potter's wheel, Dave showed exceptional natural talent. Soon he was creating pieces of great beauty and often massive size. He also learned to read and write, even though South Carolina had laws prohibiting slave literacy. And then Dave did something even more daring: he began to sign his jars and carve many of them with sayings and short poems that reflected his daily life and experiences. With these courageous acts, Dave quietly protested the brutality of slavery and asserted his humanity.
Here is an evocative portrait of Dave as memorable as one of his jars. Through simple yet powerful poetry, including some of Dave's inscriptions, we learn his extraordinary story of perseverance, creative inspiration, and hope. Today Dave's legacy lives on in the artistry of his pottery, in his intriguing words, and as a reminder of the dignity and resilience of the human spirit.
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About the Author
Andrea Cheng was the author of several award-winning and critically acclaimed books for young readers. Her works range from picture books to young adult novels, and her stories often draw on the experiences of her Hungarian relatives or her husband's Chinese family. Cheng was inspired here by Dave's heroism, courage, and creative struggle. She taught English as a Second Language at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, and passed away in late 2015.
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Etched in Clay: The Life of Dave, Enslaved Potter and Poet
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Lee & Low Books (edition Standard Edition), 2018
ISBN 10: 1620148072
ISBN 13: 9781620148075
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Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Good. Andrea Cheng (illustrator). Standard Edition. It's a preowned item in good condition and includes all the pages. It may have some general signs of wear and tear, such as markings, highlighting, slight damage to the cover, minimal wear to the binding, etc., but they will not affect the overall reading experience. Seller Inventory # 1620148072-11-1
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Condition: Good. Andrea Cheng (illustrator). Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00085760762
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Condition: good. Andrea Cheng (illustrator). Fast Free Shipping â" Good condition book with a firm cover and clean, readable pages. Shows normal use, including some light wear or limited notes highlighting, yet remains a dependable copy overall. Supplemental items like CDs or access codes may not be included. Seller Inventory # GWV.1620148072.G
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Andrea Cheng (illustrator). Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G1620148072I4N10
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Etched in Clay : The Life of Dave, Enslaved Potter and Poet
Published by
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ISBN 10: 1620148072
ISBN 13: 9781620148075
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Softcover
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Andrea Cheng (illustrator). Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 45508253-6
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Condition: As New. Andrea Cheng (illustrator). Like New condition. A near perfect copy that may have very minor cosmetic defects. Seller Inventory # J10P-00806