The Poet Slave of Cuba: A Biography of Juan Francisco Manzano
Book Description
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 breat... More
Book Information
Publisher | Square Fish |
Binding | Paperback (6 editions) |
Reading Level | Uncategorized |
# of Pages | 208 |
ISBN-10 | B005SN56P8 |
Publication Date | 03/15/2011 |
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About Sean Qualls (Illustrator) : Sean Qualls is a published illustrator of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Sean Qualls include Before John Was a Jazz Giant: A Song of John Coltrane, Phillis's ... more
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7/12/2010 S.C. Davis said: This novel in verse moved me. I created a book trailer for a college course and I've been encouraging tweens and teens to read this book ever since.
tags: I recommend, Inspired me
tags: I recommend, Inspired me
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