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

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

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.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0805077065
  • ISBN: 9780805077063
  • Physical Description: 183 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
  • Edition: First edition
  • Publisher: New York : Henry Holt, 2006.

Content descriptions

Target Audience Note:
NP Lexile
Study Program Information Note:
Accelerated Reader AR MG+ 6.3 2 121445.
Awards Note:
A Junior Library Guild selection.
Subject:
Manzano, Juan Francisco, 1797-1854 > Juvenile poetry.
Children's poetry, American.
Enslaved persons > Juvenile poetry.
Poets > Juvenile poetry.
Cuba > Juvenile poetry.
Genre:
Biographies.
Poetry.

Available copies

  • 15 of 15 copies available at NC Cardinal.
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library. (Show)

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 15 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Richlands Branch Library J811.54 ENG (Text) 36015001482658 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
Albertson Community Library JN 811.54 ENG (Text) 30372100691192 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
Dorothy Wightman Library JN 811.54 ENG (Text) 30372100691200 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
Eden Library J 811 E (Text) 31554008569682 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
Elkin Public Library JB MANZANO (Text) 80001000785007 Juvenile Biography Available -
Henderson Main Branch 811.54 E (Text) 33258005474668 Young Adult Nonfiction Available -
King Public Library JB MANZANO (Text) 30094100188629 Juvenile Biography Available -
Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library JB MANZANO (Text) 39149001665775 Juvenile Biography Available -
Martin Memorial Library J B Manzano J (Text) 38344200261319 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
Montgomery County Public Library JB MANZANO (Text) 38198000132827 Juvenile Biography Available -

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