Anne Bradstreet
(Christian Biographies for Young Readers Series)
Did you know that the first published poet in America was a woman? As an American colonist, Anne Bradstreet’s poems give us a unique window into early colonial life. In this Christian Biography for Young Readers, Simonetta Carr shows us how Bradstreet overcame opposition from those who thought only men should write to produce beautiful poetry that encourages the church today. Complete with excerpts from her writings, Bradstreet’s story will remind you of the beauty of God’s creation, His faithfulness, and His unfailing promises.
- Opening Credits
- Introduction
- Chapter 1: Growing and Learning
- Chapter 2: A Brand-New World
- Chapter 3: A Passion for Writing
- Chapter 4: A Published Author
- Chapter 5: Joys and Sorrows
- Chapter 6: Leaving a Legacy
- Timeline
- Did You Know?
- From Anne's Pen
- Closing Credits
Simonetta Carr
Award-winning author Simonetta Carr, originally from Italy, has had the privilege of experiencing various cultures throughout her life. Initially, she pursued a career as an elementary school teacher before transitioning into the cherished role of homeschooling mother to her children.
Alongside her teaching responsibilities, Carr has utilized her writing talents to contribute to numerous newspapers and magazines on a global scale, as well as translating the works of several esteemed Christian authors into the beautiful Italian language. She also imparts her linguistic expertise by teaching Italian as a second language.
Carr currently resides in the vibrant city of San Diego alongside her loving husband, Thomas, and three of their children.
With an extensive repertoire of accomplishments, including several award-winning church history biographies, Simonetta Carr's dedication to writing, translating, and educating has left an indelible mark on her literary journey.
