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The poet slave of Cuba : a biography of Juan Francisco Manzano / Margarita Engle ; art by Sean Qualls

Engle, Margarita.

BOOK | Henry Holt | 2006. | 1st ed.

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Call #	YA 811 E
Edition	1st ed.
Descript.	183 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Awards	A Junior Library Guild selection.
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.
Awards	Pura Belpre Author Award.
Subject	Manzano, Juan Francisco, 1797-1854 -- Poetry. Slaves -- Poetry. Poets -- Poetry. Cuba -- Poetry. Pura Belpre Author Award.
Alt Author	Qualls, Sean, ill.
ISBN/ISSN	0805077065