Phillis Wheatley

By Robin S. Doak

Subjects: Wheatley, phillis, 1753-1784, Juvenile literature, Biography, Nonfiction, American Poets, African American poets, Juvenile Nonfiction, Poets, juvenile literature, Poets, Slaves

Description: A biography profiling the life of Phyllis Wheatley, a slave turned writer whose collection of poetry about religion, freedom, people, and America become the first published book by an African-American. Includes source notes and timeline.