Dave the Potter

by Laban Carrick Hill Illustrated by Bryan Collier

Dave was an extraordinary artist, poet, and potter living in South Carolina in the 1800s. He combined his superb artistry with deeply observant poetry, carved onto his pots, transcending the limitations he faced as a slave.

Winner of the 2011 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Book Award

2011 Caldecott Honor Book

Ages: 7, 5
Interest Level: Grades K - 2
Grade Level Equivalent: 9.4
Lexile Measure: 1100
Genre: Biography, Biography and Autobiography, General Poetry, Poetry and Rhymes

About the Author and Illustrator

Laban Carrick Hill

Bryan Collier Bryan Collier's illustrations in his book Martin's Big Words by Doreen Rappaport bring to life the message of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This book shows Collier's talent for mixing art mediums to create stunning illustrations that entrance the reader. Martin's Big Words has received much acclaim and was awarded the 2002 Caldecott honor as well as the 2002 Coretta Scott King Honor.