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• I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

  Angelou, Maya

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  Perhaps Angelou's most well known work, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings is the first installment of her multi-volume autobiography, covering her childhood to about age 17. Now considered a classic, Angelou's book touches on difficult…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Collected Autobiographies of Maya Angelou

  Angelou, Maya

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  Already read I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings? Then dive into one of Angelou's other autobiographies or binge all of them at once with this collection of her memoirs, including Gather Together In My Name, Singin' and Swingin' and Gettin'…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Maya Angelou

  the Complete Poetry

  Angelou, Maya,

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  In addition to being a prolific memoirist, Angelou was also a widely read poet who was once invited to read a poem at Bill Clinton's inauguration. This impressive collection gathers all of Angelou's published poetry in chronological…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Celebrations

  Rituals of Peace and Prayer

  Angelou, Maya

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  If you're interested in sampling Angelou's poetry but don't quite have the energy to read every poem she's ever written, check out her collection Celebrations. The collection showcases celebrations both public and private and highlights…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Phenomenal Woman

  Four Poems Celebrating Women

  Angelou, Maya

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  Looking for an even quicker taste of Angelou's poetry? Check out this slim collection featuring just four poems-- "Phenomenal Woman", "Still I Rise", "Weekend Glory", and "Our Grandmothers."

• Maya Angelou

  a Glorious Celebration

  Gillespie, Marcia

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  If you have to pick up just one biography of Maya Angelou, this should be it! Written by her close friends Marcia Gillespie and Richard Long, it captures intimate details of Angelou's life including her eccentric writing process, which…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Great Food, All Day Long

  Cook Splendidly, Eat Smart

  Angelou, Maya

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  Maya Angelou was also well-known for hosting lavish gatherings where her close friends would rub elbows with celebrities and the literary elite. Get a sense of Angelou's hosting capabilities by reading her cookbook (and maybe even cooking…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Maya Angelou

  a Biography of An Award-winning Poet and Civil Rights Activist

  Agins, Donna Brown

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  Angelou was also very active in the Civil Rights Moment; in fact, for years she refused to celebrate her birthday because it fell on the anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s death. This biography sheds some light onto Angelou's role as…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• His Day Is Done

  a Nelson Mandela Tribute

  Angelou, Maya,

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  To get a sense of Angelou's deep regard and reverence for the Civil Rights Movement, look no further than her short tribute to Nelson Mandela following his death, accompanied by photos taken of Mandela throughout his lifetime.