In the fall of 1775, General George Washington was struggling to find a way to fight the British so that the colonies could be free from England. Phillis Wheatley, and African American poet who herself had struggled to gain freedom, decided to write Washington a poem of encouragement. Ann Malaspina's inspiring story shows the life and times of these two brave people who did so much to lay the foundation of our country.
Learn more about this remarkable young woman in A Mighty Girl's Phillis Wheatley Collection.
"Keeter's rich oil paintings are full of period details that help to clarify both the war scenes and Wheatley's life....the story should help young readers to see the bigger picture of both the war and colonial life." -- Booklist
"Including both individuals places Wheatley into chronological context and broadens the appeal of this picture book. Oil paintings help readers gain a sense of the period." -- School Library Journal
Recommended Age | 7 - 10 |
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Author | Ann Malaspina |
Illustrator | Susan Keeter |
ISBN | 0807565458 |
Publication Date | Sep 1, 2010 |
Publisher | Albert Whitman & Company |
Language | English |