Dave the Potter
Dave The Potter
By Laban Carrick Hill
Illustrated by Bryan Collier
Genre: Non-Fiction Picture Book
Curriculum Subjects: African American Heritage, Poetry
Grade: PreK-1st
2011 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award
Dave was an extraordinary artist, poet, and potter living in South Carolina in the 1800s. He combined his superb artistry with deeply observant poetry, carved onto his pots, transcending the limitations he faced as a slave. In this inspiring and lyrical portrayal, National Book Award nominee Laban Carrick Hill’s elegantly simple text and award-winning artist Bryan Collier’s resplendent, earth-toned illustrations tell Dave’s story, a story rich in history, hope, and long-lasting beauty.
★ “The volume is a visual feast, packed with contemporary photographs, reproductions, magazine covers, and posters, and enhanced by an interesting design. Together, the words and images bring this extraordinary period to life.” —School Library Journal