Phillis's Big Test
In 1773, Phillis Wheatley published a book of poetry. It was a great accomplishment that made her very famous.
Only a year before, Phillis had had to take a test to prove that she was the actual author of these poems, because Phillis Wheatley was a slave. Who would believe that an African girl could be the author of such poetry?
Phillis did! She believed in herself, and took every opportunity she could to make her life better. She believed in the power of her words, and her writing to prove her talent, and used the power of words to change a life.
Discover more about this young poet in A Mighty Girl's Phillis Wheatley Collection.
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"Clinton and Qualls offer an elegant introduction to an important individual..." -- School Library Journal
About the Author:
Catherine Clinton earned her undergraduate degree in Afro-American studies from Harvard University and her Ph.D. in history from Princeton. She is the author of many historical works for children and adults, including I, Too, Sing America: Three Centuries of African American Poetry, and has taught African American Studies at Brandeis University, Brown University, and at Harvard University, where she is a fellow at the Dubois Institute. Dr. Clinton lives in Connecticut with her husband and two sons.About the Illustrator:
Sean Qualls received a Coretta Scott King Honor award for his illustrations in Before John Was a Jazz Giant by Carole Boston Weatherford, and has published many other acclaimed books. He lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his family.Product Details
| Recommended Age | 6 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Author | Catherine Clinton |
| Illustrator | Sean Qualls |
| ISBN | 0618737391 |
| Publication Date | Mar 21, 2008 |
| Publisher | Houghton Mifflin Books for Children |
| Language | English |
