No one could have imagined that the frail, enslaved, seven-year-old girl who arrived in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1761 would become the first published African American, achieving fame for her poetry in both America and England. After arriving, Phillis quickly learned to read the Bible and other classic literature, publishing her first poem in 1767 when she was thirteen and a book of poetry in 1773. Her poetry encouraged freedom for all people, and she proved to a doubting generation that intelligence and creativity are not limited to a particular ethnicity. Through Phillis's story, young readers will learn the importance of trusting God's plan while standing up for justice and the good of other human beings. Table of Contents:
Introduction
Chapter 1 - Kidnapped
Chapter 2 - A Gifted Girl
Chapter 3 - International Fame
Chapter 4 - The Cost of Freedom
Chapter 5 - Through the War
Chapter 6 - Making Ends Meet
Chapter 7 - Legacy
Introduction
Chapter 1 - Kidnapped
Chapter 2 - A Gifted Girl
Chapter 3 - International Fame
Chapter 4 - The Cost of Freedom
Chapter 5 - Through the War
Chapter 6 - Making Ends Meet
Chapter 7 - Legacy
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1601788339
ISBN13:9781601788337
Release Date:January 2021
Publisher:Reformation Heritage Books
Length:64 Pages
Weight:1.33 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 8.3" x 10.2"
Age Range:8 to 12 years
Grade Range:Grades 3 to 7
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