Phillis Wheatley
- Age Range: 8-18
- Grade: 4-8
- Lexile: 640L
- Guided Reading Level: Q
- Interest Level: 3-12
- Reading Level: 4.6
- Item: 8743
- ISBN: 9780743987431
- Language: English
- Dewey: 920
- Pages: 24
Description
Phillis Wheatley was the very first African American woman to have a book published. Readers will learn about her fascinating life as a slave, poet, and author in this engaging biography. Featuring detailed images, photos of Phillis's published poems, and easy-to-read text, children will also learn about slavery, the difference of treatment of slaves in the North and South, and Phillis's relationship with the Countess of Huntingdon. A glossary and table of contents are featured to ensure readers' get the most out of this enjoyable and enlightening reading experience.
