A Little About Phillis Wheatley:
Phillis Wheatley was the first African american poet to be published. She was brought to
America, to serve as a slave for the Wheatley family of Boston, despite her
young age of seven. Among the Wheatley household, she was taught to read and
write. The Wheatley's always encouraged Phillis' poetry.
America, to serve as a slave for the Wheatley family of Boston, despite her
young age of seven. Among the Wheatley household, she was taught to read and
write. The Wheatley's always encouraged Phillis' poetry.