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

1989 · Book · Maya Angelou

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. by Maya Angelou