{"product_id":"shaped-by-her-hands-potter-maria-martinez","title":"Shaped by Her Hands: Potter Maria Martinez","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChicago Public Library Best Informational Books for Younger Readers 2021\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus Best Picture-Book Biographies of 2021 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSTARRED 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.'\"--\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e starred review\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTARRED 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.\"--\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003c\/i\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe untold story of a Native American Indian potter who changed her field.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe 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.\r","brand":"Anna Harber Freeman, Barbara Gonzales, Aphelandra","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44442631373036,"sku":"9780807575994","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1791\/3068\/files\/9780807575994.jpg?v=1708839982","url":"https:\/\/intl.allstora.com\/products\/shaped-by-her-hands-potter-maria-martinez","provider":"Allstora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}