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Maya’s Song Hardcover – Picture Book, September 20, 2022

by Renée Watson (Author), Bryan Collier (Illustrator)
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From bestselling, award-winning creators Renée Watson and Bryan Collier comes a stunningly crafted picture book chronicling the life of poet and activist Maya Angelou.

This unforgettable picture book introduces young readers to the life and work of Maya Angelou, whose words have uplifted and inspired generations of readers. The author of the celebrated autobiography I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Maya was the first Black person and first woman to recite a poem at a presidential inauguration, and her influence echoes through culture and history. She was also the first Black woman to appear on the United States quarter.

Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Author Award winner Renée Watson uses Angelou’s beloved medium of poetry to lyrically chronicle her rich life in a deeply moving narrative. Vivid and striking collage art by Caldecott Honor recipient and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award winner Bryan Collier completes this unforgettable portrait of one of the most important American artists in history.

Maya’s momma was right.

Maya was a preacher, a teacher.

A Black girl whose voice

chased away darkness, ushered in light.

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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    48 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Dimensions
    9.25 x 0.5 x 11.5 inches
  6. Publisher
    HarperCollins
  7. Publication date
    September 20, 2022
  8. ISBN-10
    0062871587
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0062871589
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Gr 2–6—This in-depth biography in poems, with unsurpassable watercolor and collage illustrations, begins with Angelou's birth in 1928 and concludes with her delivering a poem at Bill Clinton's 1993 inauguration. Readers will gain an understanding of Angelou from her childhood experiences, excerpts of her writing, and adult accomplishments and friendships (with, for example, James Baldwin, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Malcolm X). Though many details of her life story are not included, readers will be curious to learn more about this captivating person. Collier uses a dim blue-gray to reflect negative events and the feelings that accompany them: at times throughout Angelou's life, "Sometimes bad things happen./ Sometimes darkness comes." "Word-seeds" and poetry pull Angelou from her silence so she can make her voice heard, and the colors lighten correspondingly. Angelou moved and traveled frequently, from a San Francisco nightclub to Harlem's Apollo to a market in Accra, Ghana; Collier's striking market scene uses collage to emphasize foods and fabrics. Portraits of Angelou herself show her solemn, thoughtful, and powerful throughout, finally smiling broadly on the final page. Includes a time line, author's note, and illustrator's note. VERDICT Poetic and superbly illustrated, this tour de force belongs in every library.—Jenny Arch

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"Told in a series of vignettes as verse, with Collier’s remarkably textured backdrops shifting as Angelou adapts, changes and matures, “Maya’s Song” is testament to how the worst of life can be the bedrock of beauty and flourishing: 'word-seeds' from 'a whole garden of words, words growing inside.'"
— New York Times Book Review

"Eloquentfree verse poems recall pivotal events in the life of Maya Angelou. Layered illustrations reinforce the weight of words—and their absence. This exquisite tribute to one of America’s most influential poets arrives just in time for young people to celebrate Angelou’s appearance on the quarter." — Booklist (starred review)

"A loving tribute in free verse to a writer who found her home, and herself, in her words." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"Collier’s richly textured assemblage of collage and watercolor employs light, pattern, and subtle imagery that add depth to every image... This is a thoughtfully rendered biography of a dazzling figure." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Watson doesn’t shy away from addressing tough topics. Collier’s accomplished illustrations have a strong narrative pull. This eloquent picture book is a portrait of a resilient woman with a deep capacity for using words to find hope in the world." — The Horn Book

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins (September 20, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0062871587
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062871589
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.12 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.25 x 0.5 x 11.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Renée Watson

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Renée Watson is a #1 New York Times Bestselling author of books for young readers. Her books have sold over one million copies. Her young adult novel, Piecing Me Together, received a Coretta Scott King Award and Newbery Honor. Her children's picture books and novels for teens have received several awards and international recognition. Many of her books are inspired by her experiences growing up as a Black girl in the Pacific Northwest. Her poetry and fiction center around the experiences of Black girls and explore themes of home, identity, body image, and the intersections of race, class, and gender.

She has given readings and lectures at many renown places including the United Nations, the Library of Congress, and the U.S. Embassy in Japan and New Zealand. One of Renée’s passions is using the arts to help youth cope with trauma and discuss social issues. Her picture book, A Place Where Hurricanes Happen is based on poetry workshops she facilitated with children in New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Renée was a writer-in-residence for over twenty years teaching creative writing and theater in public schools and community centers throughout the nation. She founded I, Too Arts Collective, a nonprofit that was housed in the Harlem brownstone where Langston Hughes lived the last twenty years of his life. The organization hosted poetry workshops for youth and literary events for the community from 2016-2019.

Watson is on the Council of Writers for the National Writing Project and is a member of the Academy of American Poets’ Education Advisory Council. She is also a writer-in-residence at The Solstice Low-Residency MFA Creative Writing Program.

Renée grew up in Portland, Oregon, and splits her time between Portland and New York City. To learn more about her work visit her at www.reneewatson.net.

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mandreu
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully done book
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2023
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Beautifully done, illustration and writing
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Rosalind
5.0 out of 5 stars A True Love Story
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2022
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Beautiful story about the life of Maya Angelu told in poetry form. Even my older children enjoyed it.
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Marty
5.0 out of 5 stars The information is historical and so informative!
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2022
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Mya Angelo is such an asset to the African American Heritage, your children should know her great accomplishments and how she expressed those in her poems and thoughts.
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Hank
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful poetry and art combine for a perfect picture book bio
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2022
Renee Watson and Bryan Collier are a dream team. The poetry combines with the watercolor and collage art to tell the story of Maya Angelou. The creators deal with the hardships in her life with care and respect for both Ms. Angelou and for their young readers. Add this one to your picture book biography collection for all ages. Could easily be used with middle and high school students, as well as younger children.
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Deborah A. Semon-scott
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful illustrations
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2023
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Fantastic condition, quick delivery. Great addition to my library of her works
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