Bibliograph

Carver, a life in poems, Marilyn Nelson

Type

Label

Carver, a life in poems, Marilyn Nelson

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

poetry

Main title

Carver

Oclc number

1289261388

Responsibility statement

Marilyn Nelson

Sub title

a life in poems

Summary

George Washington Carver was determind to help the people he loved. Born enslaved in Missouri, he left home in search of an education, eventually earning his master's degree. When Booker T. Washington invited Carver to start the agricultural department at the all-Black-staffed Tuskagee Institute, Carver found his calling. He spent the rest of his life seeking solutions to poverty among landless Black farmers by developing new uses for soil-replenishing crops such as peanuts, cowpeas, and sweet potatoes. Known for his achievements as a botanist and inventor, Carver's quest also led him to become a gifted painter, musician, and teacher. This collection of poems by award-winning poet Marilyn Nelson paints a compelling portrait of Carver's complex, profoundly devout life.--back cover

Target audience

juvenile

Classification