Dave the potter / Hill, Laban Carrick

Depicts the life of Dave, a slave in South Carolina during the 1800s, and describes the laborious process of creating his pottery. Presents the revealing poetry that he inscribed on his works despite threats to his life by a society that discouraged his artistry. Includes color illustrations and a photo of five of his works.

Chronicles the life of Dave, a nineteenth-century slave who went on to become an influential poet, artist, and potter.