Project Description
Poet
The Remarkable Story of George Moses Horton
by Don Tate
George loved words. But George was enslaved.
Forced to work long hours, George was unable to attend school or learn how to read. But he was determined—he listened to the white children’s lessons and learned the alphabet. Then he taught himself to read. Soon, he began composing poetry in his head and reciting it as he sold fruits and vegetables on a nearby college campus. News of the slave poet traveled quickly among the students, and before long, George had customers for his poems. But George was still enslaved. Would he ever be free?
In this powerful biography of George Moses Horton, the first southern African-American man to be published, Don Tate tells an inspiring and moving story of talent and determination.
Price: $16.95
ISBN: 978-1-56145-825-7
Publication Date: 9/1/2015
Page Count: 36
Size: 9-1/2″ x 11″
Age Range: 6 – 10
Language: English
Price: $8.95
ISBN: 978-1-68263-062-4
Publication Date: 10/1/2018
Page Count: 36
Size: 9-1/2″ x 11″
Age Range: 6 – 10
Language: English
ISBN: 978-1-68263-117-1
Age Range: 6 – 10
Language: English
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F&P: GRL S, Gr 4, Genre B
Lexile: 730L
Themes: African-American History, Freedom, Poetry, Slavery
BISAC 1: JNF007050 JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Cultural Heritage
BISAC 2: JNF007030 JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Literary
BISAC 3: JNF025270 JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877)
Reviews
“[Tate’s] decision to illuminate this remarkable man’s life offers a new perspective with remarkable clarity.” ―Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW
“A lovely introduction to an inspirational American poet.” ―School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW
“Tate’s mixed-media illustrations glow with bright greens and yellows, radiating a warmth, hope, and promise that echo this stirring biography’s closing message…” ―Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW
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“Moving…” ―Booklist
“A compelling story for any age.” ―The Horn Book Magazine
“A moving biography of a slave who taught himself to read” ―The Boston Globe
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Awards
Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Award ―Ezra Jack Keats Foundation, de Grummond Children’s Literature Collection, 2016
Carter G. Woodson Book Award (Elementary) ―National Council for the Social Studies, 2016
Christopher Award (Books for Young People) ―Christophers, 2016
Notable Children’s Books ―Association for Library Service to Children, 2016
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Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts ―Children’s Literature Assembly, National Council of Teachers of English, 2016
Best Children’s Books of the Year (Starred) ―Bank Street College of Education, 2016
CCBC Choices (Biography and Autobiography) ―Cooperative Children’s Book Center, 2016
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People ―National Council for the Social Studies, Children’s Book Council, 2016
Crystal Kite Member Choice Award (Texas/Oklahoma region) ―Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, 2016
Best Books of 2015: Best of Children’s List ―Kirkus Reviews, 2015
Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens ―Capitol Choices, 2016
H-E-B / Jean Flynn Award for Best Children’s Book ―Texas Institute of Letters, 2016
Kansas State Reading Circle Recommended Reading List (Starred, Intermediate) ―Kansas National Education Association, 2016
Sequoyah Book Awards (Children’s Masterlist) ―Oklahoma Library Association, 2018
Children’s Crown Award (Nominee) ―National Christian School Association, 2017-2018
Treasure State Award (Nominee) ―Montana State Reading Council, 2017
Storytelling World Resource Awards (Stories for Pre-Adolescent Listeners) ―Storytelling World magazine, 2017
Summer Reading List ―We’re the People, 2016
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