Rise! From Caged Bird to Poet of the People, Maya Angelou
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In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the publication of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, this beautiful biography of Maya Angelou describes how she rose above a childhood of trauma and emotional pain to become one of the most inspiring voices of our lifetime.
Writer, activist, trolley car…
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Soaring words honor the phenomenal wordsmith, Maya Angelou. Tough topics are tackled with compassion. The broad range of colors in the illustrations echo the broad range of emotions in this beautiful tribute to a national treasure. A forward by Ms. Angelou’s grandson and helpful backmatter cradle the text (like the cover art cradles).
From Nina's list on women who shaped history.
The story of Maya Angelou is exquisitely told by Bethany Hegedus and beautifully illustrated by Tonya Engel in this stunning picture book biography. Angelou’s writing speaks to all readers. Her powerful life will inspire young readers to express themselves, to create, to believe in their true power, and to rise above all obstacles to follow their dreams.
From Elizabeth's list on children’s books about writers.
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