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Shaped by Her Hands

Potter Maria Martinez

ebook
1 of 1 copy available

Chicago Public Library Best Informational Books for Younger Readers 2021
A Junior Library Guild Selection April 2021

Kirkus Best Picture-Book Biographies of 2021
Great Reads from Great Places 2022: New Mexico

Land of Enchantment Nominee 2024
STARRED REVIEW! "Through masterful storytelling and graceful illustrations, this impactful title embodies Maria Povika Martinez's famous words: 'The Great Spirit gave me [hands] that work...but not for myself, for all Tewa people.'"—School Library Journal starred review

STARRED REVIEW! "This story of a young girl from San Ildefonso Pueblo...celebrates the strong sense of culture and identity the Tewa people have maintained through the centuries. A deserved celebration."—Kirkus Reviews starred review
The untold story of a Native American Indian potter who changed her field.
The most renowned Native American Indian potter of her time, Maria Povika Martinez learned pottery as a child under the guiding hands of her ko-ōo, her aunt. She grew up to discover a new firing technique that turned her pots black and shiny, and made them—and Maria—famous. This inspiring story of family and creativity illuminates how Maria's belief in sharing her love of clay brought success and joy from her New Mexico Pueblo to people all across the country.


Series: She Made History Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company

OverDrive Read

  • ISBN: 9780807576014
  • Release date: April 1, 2021

PDF ebook

  • ISBN: 9780807576014
  • File size: 7326 KB
  • Release date: April 1, 2021

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OverDrive Read
PDF ebook

Languages

English

Levels

ATOS Level:4.6
Lexile® Measure:970
Interest Level:K-3(LG)
Text Difficulty:3

Chicago Public Library Best Informational Books for Younger Readers 2021
A Junior Library Guild Selection April 2021

Kirkus Best Picture-Book Biographies of 2021
Great Reads from Great Places 2022: New Mexico

Land of Enchantment Nominee 2024
STARRED REVIEW! "Through masterful storytelling and graceful illustrations, this impactful title embodies Maria Povika Martinez's famous words: 'The Great Spirit gave me [hands] that work...but not for myself, for all Tewa people.'"—School Library Journal starred review

STARRED REVIEW! "This story of a young girl from San Ildefonso Pueblo...celebrates the strong sense of culture and identity the Tewa people have maintained through the centuries. A deserved celebration."—Kirkus Reviews starred review
The untold story of a Native American Indian potter who changed her field.
The most renowned Native American Indian potter of her time, Maria Povika Martinez learned pottery as a child under the guiding hands of her ko-ōo, her aunt. She grew up to discover a new firing technique that turned her pots black and shiny, and made them—and Maria—famous. This inspiring story of family and creativity illuminates how Maria's belief in sharing her love of clay brought success and joy from her New Mexico Pueblo to people all across the country.