Anne Bradstreet

Anne Bradstreet: America’s First Poet

When Anne Bradstreet sailed to the American colonies in 1630, life was tough. She faced harsh winters, hard work, and a brand-new world. But Anne had something special: a love for words.

At a time when many people believed only men should be educated or write for others, Anne refused to ignore the gifts God had given her. She wrote poems about her life—her worries, her hopes, her faith, and the wild new land around her. Her words were so powerful that she became the first published poet in America!

Young readers today can step into Anne’s world through her poetry. They’ll get a glimpse of early American colonial life and the challenges and joys she faced. Anne’s poems are also a reminder of God’s timeless beauty, faithfulness, and promises—shining through even in the hardest times.

Discover the courage, faith, and creativity of this woman who lived every facet of life for God's glory!

Endorsements

“A readable and engaging biography of America's first woman poet that highlights the importance of religious faith in her life.” 
—Francis J. Bremer, author of Puritanism: A Very Short Introduction and John Winthrop: America's Forgotten Founding Father 

“In this book, Simonetta Carr offers a wonderful, compelling portrait of Anne Bradstreet, a devout Christian and arguably the most important poet in colonial America.” 
—Thomas S. Kidd, author of America's Religious History and research professor of church history, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary 

“A captivating insight into the turbulent consequences of the seventeenth century’s Great Ejection and one young girl’s remarkable journey of courageous faith. As Carr traces the life of poet Anne Bradstreet, readers of all ages will be inspired by one woman’s steadfast conviction of the goodness and power of God through suffering and her insistence on seeing beauty through brokenness.”   
—Emily Lucas, tutor for women and student welfare, tutor in the Priscilla Programme, and tutor in church history, Union School of Theology, London 

About the Author

Simonetta Car was born in Italy and has lived and worked in different cultures. A former elementary school teacher, she home-schooled her eight children for many years. She has written for newspapers and magazines around the world and has translated the works of several Christian authors from Italian to English, and vice-versa. Presently, she lives in San Diego with her husband Thomas and one of their eight children. She is a member at Christ United Reformed Church.