Phillis was a determined woman who was kidnapped as a child in Africa and sold into slavery in Boston. She was given her freedom and became the first African American woman to publish a book. Her poetry earned her fame and respect, although not riches. In this book we learn about her short life and how she inspired many others.
Phillis was a determined woman who was kidnapped as a child in Africa and sold into slavery in Boston. She was given her freedom and became the first African American woman to publish a book. Her poetry earned her fame and respect, although not riches. In this book we learn about her short life and how she inspired many others.