Maya Angelou

by Gail B Stewart

Overview

With the publication of "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" in 1969, Maya Angelou revolutionized poetry through her depiction of the personal lives of African American women. According to Hilton Als, up to that time, black female writers were unable to represent themselves as the central figures in the literature they wrote. This compelling volume provides a critical biography of Maya Angelou. Supporting social studies and biography assignments, this book will introduce readers to Angelou's childhood, her various literary successes, and her immense impact on the world of poetry and culture.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781420500929
Publisher:	Gale Group
Publication date:	06/19/2009
Series:	People in the News Series
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	12 - 16 Years

About the Author

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Editorial Reviews

Review: Maya Angelou "Junior high librarians will find this series to be a solid addition to their biography section. The tales about each person gleaned from a broad variety of sources show students the value of balanced reporting. The vivid color photos and user-friendly layout of the books as well as their moderate length will provide students with a thorough yet undaunting look at people they care about who are in the news."—VOYA October 2007

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