poetslave

= = =//The Poet Slave of Cuba: A Biography of Juan Francisco Manzano// by Margarita Engle Margarita Engle will by visiting New Hope Solebury on October 13, 2010! =

Click here to learn about Margarita Engle //**A**// //**lyrical biography of a Cuban slave who escaped to become a celebrated poet.**//
 * media type="custom" key="6436849" || **From Macmillan Publishing Site:**


 * 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.

P//owerful, 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.//

Awards**  Click here for list of all awards. ||
 * American Library Association Best Books for Young Adults
 * American Library Association Notable Children's Books
 * Americas Award for Children’s and Young Adult Literature
 * NCTE Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts