Dave the Potter Artist, Poet, Slave

Bibliographic Information: Carrick Hill, L. (2010). Dave the Potter. Bryan Collier. New York, New York: Little, Brown and Company
Brief Annotation: This book tells the story of Dave, the potter who is also a slave in early America. He puts all of his passion into his work, and this book tells the powerful story of the slave who wanted to be remembered.
Genre: Realistic-Fiction
Grade Level: 1-4
Readers who will like this: Readers who like art.
Response/Rating (1-4): 4. This book has beautiful illustrations and a true story about a slave who was also an artist. This is a beautiful book about courage and strength and art.
One question you would ask before a read aloud: Have you ever made anything before? What's your favorite way to express yourself?