{"product_id":"a-voice-of-her-own-kathryn-lasky-9780763660918","title":"A Voice of Her Own [Candlewick Biographies]: The Story of Phillis Wheatley, Slave Poet | Kathryn Lasky","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout A Voice of Her Own (Candlewick Biographies) by Kathryn Lasky\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the deeply moving and historically significant life of America's foundational literary icon in \u003cem\u003eA Voice of Her Own: The Story of Phillis Wheatley, Slave Poet\u003c\/em\u003e. Written by acclaimed author Kathryn Lasky, this masterfully structured biography honors the resilience, intellect, and creative brilliance of the first African American woman poet to ever be published.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlot Summary \u0026amp; Key Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrative begins in 1761, when a young girl was kidnapped from her home in West Africa, shipped to America across the Atlantic, and sold to the Wheatley family in Boston. Stripped of her family, her original name, and her language, she was named Phillis after the very slave schooner that carried her. Despite living in captivity in a segregated world, Phillis possessed an undeniable passion to learn, quickly mastering English and Latin literature against all systemic odds.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003cp\u003eSet against the dramatic and chaotic backdrop of the American Revolutionary War, Phillis began channeling her experiences and observations into profound verse. Her talent ultimately culminated in a published book of poetry, challenging the racial prejudices of her era and cementing her legacy. Kathryn Lasky beautifully balances the harsh historical facts of the time with the emotional reality of Wheatley’s life, capturing both her triumphs and the profound pain of navigating an oppressive society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Details \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Voice of Her Own: The Story of Phillis Wheatley, Slave Poet\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kathryn Lasky\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9780763660918\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback (Candlewick Biographies Edition)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Children's Historical Biography \/ African American History \/ Literary History\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes Author’s Note, Illustrator’s Note, Source Materials, and Index\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Read This Book?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrucial Historical Education:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serves as an excellent, highly accessible introduction to early African American history, the realities of early America, and the power of literacy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRich Educational Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Back matter features extensive resources including an author's note, an illustrator's note, primary sources, and a full index—perfect for home libraries, book reports, and classrooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcclaimed Critical Praise:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highlighted by \u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e for its raw honesty in showcasing both Wheatley's immense literary accomplishments and the realities of the segregated world she inhabited.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bust-Down Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51512848384315,"sku":"0763660914","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/2077\/7531\/files\/9780763660918.jpg?v=1785348554","url":"https:\/\/bustdownbooks.com\/products\/a-voice-of-her-own-kathryn-lasky-9780763660918","provider":"Bust-Down Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}