Phillis Wheatley: The Girl Who Wrote Her Way to Freedom (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781777218249)

This beautifully illustrated story is a fictionalized version of the life story of Phillis Wheatley who was captured from the Senegambia area of West Africa. Although sold into slavery, she very quickly learnt to read and write. She became the first African-American to publish a book of poetry. This story about her life introduces her to young readers by highlighting some of her struggles as well as major accomplishments.

Author: Natalia Cano, Bunmi Oyinsan
ISBN-10: 1777218241
ISBN-13: 9781777218249
Publisher: Nurturing Minds
Language: English
Published: 03/30/2021
Pages: 56
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.26lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.15d