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Doak, Robin S.

Phillis Wheatley: The Inspiring Life Story of the American Poet

112 pp. | Capstone/Compass Point | August, 2016 | Library ISBN 978-0-7565-5166-7 $35.99 | Ebook ISBN 978-0-7565-5188-9
(3) 4-6 Inspiring Stories series. Colonial-era slave Wheatley was the first African American poet to publish a book. In the early 1900s, Walker became extremely wealthy through her own hair-care business initiatives and fought for racial equality. With background information on each historical period, these well-documented, accessible biographies of African American women will be useful for reports. Period illustrations and photographs are included. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers the following Inspiring Stories titles: Phillis Wheatley and Madam C. J. Walker.
Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

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