The Poet Slave of Cuba: A Biography of Juan Francisco Manzano
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ALSC announces 2008 Notable Children's Books
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Tuesday, September 15, 2009 - 19:00
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Poet Slave of Cuba: A Biography of Juan Francisco
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Written by Margarita Engle. Illus. by Sean Qualls. Published by Holt.
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This collection of haunting poems, using multiple voices, illuminates the daily terror and hypocrisy of the slave system. After witnessing young Manzano’s harsh punishments for reading and writing, readers will marvel at his enduring strength and persistence to attain freedom. The 2008 Belpré Author Award Book.
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The Poet Slave of Cuba: A Biography of Juan Francisco Manzano
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9780805077063
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Book
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Wednesday, September 16, 2009 - 09:59
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Wednesday, September 23, 2009 - 11:39
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218
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