Phillies wheatley biography for kids

Phillis wheatley death

Phillis Wheatley (May 8, – December 5, ) was a poet.

Phillis Wheatley made a name for herself despite being African-American at a time when one's skin color usually meant slavery.

Phillis Wheatley was a literary pioneer for both African Americans and women.

Learn about writer Phillis Wheatley in this short video.