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OverviewBorn in 1928, Maya Angelou emerged from a tumultuous youth to become one of the leading voices for African-Americans. Her vibrant autobiographical works describe her journey, which has included experiences as a dancer, newspaper editor, civil rights worker, actor, and teacher. Her poetry describes and interprets the black experience in America. Now in her 80s, Angelou continues to write poetry and essays while maintaining an active public speaking schedule. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Don NardoPublisher: Compass Point Books Imprint: Compass Point Books Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 23.10cm Weight: 0.318kg ISBN: 9780756518899ISBN 10: 075651889 Pages: 112 Publication Date: 01 January 2009 Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Awaiting stock Table of ContentsReviewsBiographies are one way teachers and librarians can encourage students to look for positive role models, and this series is an excellent place to start. The books, intended for middle school readers, provide solid basic information about a variety of important historical figures. Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |