Phillis Wheatley (1753-1784) was a slave who went on to become America’s first black poet and the first black American woman to be published. This story, written in Wheatley’s voice, tells of her journey to freedom. The book includes a prologue and an epilogue.
My Name Is Phillis Wheatley: A Story of Slavery and Freedom
Phillis Wheatley (1753-1784) was a slave who went on to become America’s first black poet and the first black American woman to be published. This story, written in Wheatley’s voice, tells of her journey to freedom. The book includes a prologue and an epilogue.
Source: The Canadian Children’s Book Centre. Best Books for Kids & Teens. 2010.