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

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.

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

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Target Audience Note:
NP Lexile
Study Program Information Note:
Accelerated Reader AR MG+ 6.3 2 121445.
Awards Note:
A Junior Library Guild selection.

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Manzano, Juan Francisco, 1797-1854 > Juvenile poetry.
Children's poetry, American.
Enslaved persons > Juvenile poetry.
Poets > Juvenile poetry.
Cuba > Juvenile poetry.
Genre:
Biographies.
Poetry.

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  • 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.

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Richlands Branch Library J811.54 ENG (Text) 36015001482658 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -

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