Selected from I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings and Heart of a Woman (Writers Voices)

By Maya Angelou

Subjects: Biography, American Authors, Readers for new literates, High interest-low vocabulary books, African American authors, Entertainers

Description: Presents the story of a spirited and gifted, but poor, Black girl growing up in the South in the 1930's. Tells how she came into her own, experiencing prejudice, family difficulties, and a relationship with a teacher who taught her to respect books, learning, and herself.