Engle, Margarita, <br/><br/>
The poet slave of Cuba :  a biography of Juan Francisco Manzano  / 
Margarita Engle ; art by Sean Qualls. 
 - first edition. 
 - New York  :  Henry Holt,  (c)2006. 
 - 183 pages :  illustrations ;  21 cm. 
<br/><br/> Juan Francisco Manzano was born in 1797 into the household of wealthy slave owners 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. 
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<br/><br/> A Junior Library Guild selection.  Pura Belpre Author Award, 2008. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780805077063 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2005046200 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Children's poetry, American.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>PS3555  / .P648 2006 PS3555