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Book : The Poet Slave Of Cuba A Biography Of Juan Francisco.

Modelo 12659288
Fabricante o sello Square Fish
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Precio:   $37,679.00
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-Titulo Original : The Poet Slave Of Cuba A Biography Of Juan Francisco Manzano

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Square Fish

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About the Author Margarita Engle is a Cuban American poet, novelist, and journalist whose work has been published in many countries. She is the author of young adult nonfiction books and novels in verse including The Surrender Tree, a Newbery Honor Book, The Poet Slave of Cuba, Hurricane Dancers, The Firefly Letters, and Tropical Secrets. She lives in northern California. Sean Qualls illustrated the widely acclaimed biographies The Poet Slave of Cuba and Dizzy. He lives with his wife and son in Brooklyn, New York. A lyrical biography of a Cuban slave who escaped to become a celebrated poet, from Newbury Honor author Margarita Engle. Winner of the 2008 Pura Belpre Medal for Narrative A 2007 Bank Street - Best Childrens Book of the Year 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. From School Library Journal Gr 7 Up-This 2008 Pura Belpre Medal-winning biography presents the true story 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 was denied an education but showed an exceptional talent for poetry. Quallss breathtaking illustrations create a portrait of a life in which even the pain of slavery could not extinguish the capacity for hope. This title serves as a reminder that much of the history of the Caribbean was written on the backs of Black people. Review “An absolutely lovely book . . . that should be read by young and old, black and white, Anglo and Latino.” School Library Journal, Starred Review “Readers will hear the stories--and never forget them.” Booklist, Starred Review “A work of literary imagination. Engles skillful portrait will spark readers interest in Manzanos own poetry.” The Horn Book, Starred Review “The moving poetry and finely crafted story will draw readers in and leave them in tears and in awe.” The Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books, Starred Review “A rare and stunning account . . . a tour-de-force.” Juan Felipe Herrera, winner of the Pura Belpre Honor for Laughing out Loud, I Fly: Poems in English and Spanish “I not only learned about an exceptional life--I felt it. Soul-stirring and direct.” Nancy Osa, winner of the Pura Belpre Honor for Cuba 15 “Only a poet with Engles delicate sensitivity could have presented the complexity of Manzanos life and the depth of his soul in such a brief, accessible, and enthralling book.” Alma Flor Ada, winner of the Pura Belpre Medal for Under the Royal Palms “Every once in a while a book comes along that is so heart-achingly beautiful, so pure, you want to tear down the doors and make the world take notice. This is one of those rare works.” Cindy Wathen, co-author of Remembering Cesar: The Legacy of Cesar Chavez “This beautiful, unique biography reads and sounds like a symphony. Lyrical, informative, and inspiring.” Teresa Dovalpage, author of A Girl Like Che Guevara “Through this impassioned story we plunge into the inhuman depths of slavery and surge up with the Poet Slave to triumphant freedom.” Anilu Bernardo, author of Jumping Off to Freedom Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. The Poet Slave of Cuba A Biography of Juan Francisco ManzanoBy Margarita Engle Square FishCopyright © 2011 Margarita Engle All right reserved. ISBN: 9780312659288 Juan My mind is a brush made of feathers painting pictures of words I remember all that I see every syllable each word a twin of itself telling two stories at the same time
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