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Phillis Wheatley: The Girl Who Wrote Her Way to Freedom (Legends of Africa)

Phillis Wheatley: The Girl Who Wrote Her Way to Freedom (Legends of Africa)

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Publication Date: March 30th, 2021
Publisher:
Nurturing Minds
ISBN:
9781777218249
Pages:
56

Description

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.