I Am Dave: The Potter's Gift

Deborah Appleby's first evocative and poetic picture book has appeal for a wide audience: a future artist looking for inspiration; a student of South Carolina history digging deeper; a teacher searching for material to engage her students and enrich her lessons; anyone looking for a well-written introduction to a fascinating man. This the full package. A beautifully written poem about the life of Dave the Potter. Applebey's passion for pottery shines throughout this work. As a teacher and professional artist, she has created an excellent resource for educators and parents everywhere. This book will encourage students to learn about the history of pottery and experience the joy of clay. Appleby's knowledge and respect for the skill of pottery are evident in her text as she gives passion to Dave's daily life. His amazing talent would have been a light that allowed him to shine on dark days and this poem helps to enhance the story and legacy of Edgefield, South Carolina's Dave the Potter. An impressive piece of literature for young readers, I Am Dave captures the heart and spirit of David Drake, the first enslaved potter to inscribe his work. Excellent use of imagery and sensory integration to make the story come alive.

Author: Deborah K. Appleby
Publisher: Appleby Arts
Published: 04/10/2019
Pages: 42
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.96lbs
Size: 8.50h x 11.00w x 0.25d
ISBN: 9780999866528

About the Author
Appleby, Deborah K.: - Deborah Appleby, a retired teacher, is a pottery and glass artist as well as a genealogist. She holds a Master's of Education degree in Education and hold a minor in History from Cleveland State University in Ohio. Deborah has been writing poetry since her childhood and has infused classroom lessons of various genres of writing for her students through an in-depth research portfolio project. Her new book is the evolution of her love of all that is dear to her as she makes her debut with; I Am Dave A Potter's Gift. Email: ApplebyArtsSC@gmail.comAnastasio, Gail: - Gail Anastasio is an artist with a degree in Interior Decoration and Fashion Design she wanted to do something more mechanical. For 3 years, Gail learned how to work with stained glass under the direction of Bill Laws, a Master in Glass. He taught her the art and science of reconstruction and restoration of stained-glass church windows. As she has created most of her glass designs, Gail's skills include drawing and painting. In her first literary collaboration, she has created stunning illustrations to celebrate the life and art of David Drake.

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