The poet slave of Cuba : a biography of Juan Francisco Manzano
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Madison - Kids Non-Fiction | j811.54 E582p | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : Henry Holt, 2006.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
183 pages : ill. ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Reading Level
MG+
Level 6.3, 2 Points
Level 6.3, 2 Points
Lexile code
NP: Non-Prose
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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.
Awards
A Junior Library Guild selection.
Awards
Pura Belpré Award for text, 2008
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Engle, M., & Qualls, S. (2006). The poet slave of Cuba: a biography of Juan Francisco Manzano . Henry Holt.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Engle, Margarita and Sean, Qualls. 2006. The Poet Slave of Cuba: A Biography of Juan Francisco Manzano. Henry Holt.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Engle, Margarita and Sean, Qualls. The Poet Slave of Cuba: A Biography of Juan Francisco Manzano Henry Holt, 2006.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Engle, Margarita., and Sean Qualls. The Poet Slave of Cuba: A Biography of Juan Francisco Manzano Henry Holt, 2006.
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