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The poet slave of Cuba : a biography of Juan Francisco Manzano   Cover Image Book Book

The poet slave of Cuba : a biography of Juan Francisco Manzano / Margarita Engle ; art by Sean Qualls.

Engle, Margarita. (Author). Qualls, Sean, (ill.).

Summary:

Juan Francisco Manzano was born in 1797 into the household of wealthy slaveowners in Cuba. He spent his early years at the side of his owner's wife, entertaining her friends. His poetry was his outlet, reflecting the beauty and cruelty of his world. Written in verse.

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  • ISBN: 0805077065 (acid-free paper)
  • ISBN: 9780805077063 (acid-free paper)
  • Physical Description: 183 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
  • Edition: 1st ed.
  • Publisher: New York : Henry Holt, 2006.

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Awards Note:
Belpre Award, 2008
A Junior Library Guild selection
Subject: Manzano, Juan Francisco, 1797-1854 > Juvenile poetry.
Manzano, Juan Francisco, 1797-1854 > Poetry.
Children's poetry, American.
Slaves > Juvenile poetry.
Poets > Juvenile poetry.
Slaves > Poetry.
Poets > Poetry.
Cuba > Juvenile poetry.
Cuba > Poetry.

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Homer Public Library YA 811.54 ENG (Text) 000077831 Teen Corner -- Nonfiction Available -

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