Best Of Maya Angelou - April 2024

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

Here is a book as joyous and painful, as mysterious and memorable, as childhood itself. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings captures the longing of lonely children, the brute insult of bigotry, and the wonder of words that can make the world right. Maya Angelou’s debut memoir is a modern American classic beloved worldwide.   Sent by their mother to live with their devout, self-sufficient grandmother in a small Southern town, Maya and her brother, Bailey, endure the ache of abandonment and the prejudice of the local “powhitetrash.” At eight years old and back at her mother’s side in St. Lo... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0345514408
• ASIN: 0345514408
• ISBN: 0345514408
• Brand: Maya Angelou
• Manufacturer: Ballantine Books

Maya Angelou: Poems

Tenderly, joyously, sometimes in sadness,  sometimes in pain, Maya Angelou writes from the heart and  celebrates life as only she has discovered it. In  this moving volume of poetry, we hear the  multi-faceted voice of one of the most powerful and  vibrant writers of our time.

• ASIN: 0553255762
• ASIN: 0553255762
• ISBN: 0553255762
• Brand: Angelou, Maya
• Manufacturer: Bantam

The Complete Collected Poems of Maya Angelou

• ASIN: 067942895X
• ASIN: 067942895X
• ISBN: 067942895X
• Manufacturer: Random House

The Complete Poetry

The beauty and spirit of Maya Angelou’s words live on in this complete collection of poetry.Throughout her illustrious career in letters, Maya Angelou gifted, healed, and inspired the world with her words. Now the beauty and spirit of those words live on in this new and complete collection of poetry that reflects and honors the writer’s remarkable life.   Every poetic phrase, every poignant verse can be found within the pages of this sure-to-be-treasured volume—from her reflections on African American life and hardship in the compilation Just Give Me a Cool Drink of Water ’fore I Diii... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0812997875
• ASIN: 0812997875
• ISBN: 9780812997873
• Brand: Random House
• Manufacturer: Random House

The Heart of a Woman

In The Heart of a Woman, Maya Angelou leaves California with her son, Guy, to move to New York. There she enters the society and world of black artists and writers, reads her work at the Harlem Writers Guild, and begins to take part in the struggle of black Americans for their rightful place in the world. In the meantime, her personal life takes an unexpected turn. She leaves the bail bondsman she was intending to marry after falling in love with a South African freedom fighter, travels with him to London and Cairo, where she discovers new opportunities.The Heart of a Woman is filled with unfo... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0812980328
• ASIN: 0812980328
• ISBN: 0812980328
• Brand: Angelou, Maya
• Manufacturer: Random House Trade Paperbacks

Phenomenal Woman: Four Poems Celebrating Women

A collection of beloved poems about women from the iconic Maya AngelouThese four poems, “Phenomenal Woman,” “Still I Rise,” “Weekend Glory,” and “Our Grandmothers,” are among the most remembered and acclaimed of Maya Angelou's poems. They celebrate women with a majesty that has inspired and touched the hearts of millions. These memorable poems have been reset and bound in a beautiful edition—a gift to keep and to give.

• ASIN: 0679439242
• ASIN: 0679439242
• ISBN: 0679439242
• Brand: DefaultBrand
• Manufacturer: Random House

Rainbow in the Cloud: The Wisdom and Spirit of Maya Angelou

“Words mean more than what is set down on paper,” Maya Angelou wrote in her groundbreaking memoir I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. Indeed, Angelou’s words have traveled the world and transformed lives—inspiring, strengthening, healing. Through a long and prolific career in letters, she became one of the most celebrated voices of our time.   Now, in this collection of sage advice, humorous quips, and pointed observations culled from the author’s great works, including The Heart of a Woman, On the Pulse of Morning, Gather Together in My Name, and Letter to My Daughter, Maya Angelou’... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0812996453
• UPC: 884144549744
• ASIN: 0812996453
• ISBN: 9780812996456
• Brand: Random House
• Manufacturer: Random House

The Very Best of Maya Angelou: The Voice of Inspiration

Although best known as a prolific poet and author, Maya Angelou was a woman of many talents, also including acting, dancing and singing. She was also renowned for her wisdom and her outspokenness on topics of social and racial equality. Angelou’s was one of those rare voices of a generation that managed to elicit tangible and positive change, overcoming the challenges of racism and inequality with her unique talent for writing and expressing her ideas. This book brings together some of Angelou’s most interesting and inspiring thoughts on a variety of topics.

• ASIN: 1503274284
• ASIN: 1503274284
• ISBN: 1503274284
• Manufacturer: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

The Collected Autobiographies of Maya Angelou (Modern Library (Hardcover))

• ASIN: B005FGUXGU
• ASIN: B005FGUXGU
• Manufacturer: Modern Library

Life Doesn't Frighten Me

Visionary full-color artwork accompanies a stirring poem--by the famed inaugural poet and author of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings--that celebrates courage, strength, and fearlessness. All ages.

• ASIN: 1556702884
• UPC: 884427913620
• ASIN: 1556702884
• ISBN: 1556702884
• Brand: Stewart Tabori Chang
• Manufacturer: Abrams Books for Young Readers

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

Here is a book as joyous and painful, as mysterious and memorable, as childhood itself. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings captures the longing of lonely children, the brute insult of bigotry, and the wonder of words that can make the world right. Maya Angelou’s debut memoir is a modern American classic beloved worldwide.   Sent by their mother to live with their devout, self-sufficient grandmother in a small Southern town, Maya and her brother, Bailey, endure the ache of abandonment and the prejudice of the local “powhitetrash.” At eight years old and back at her mother’s side in St. Lo... [Read More]

• ASIN: B0026LTNFO
• ASIN: B0026LTNFO
• Manufacturer: Random House

And Still I Rise: A Book of Poems

Maya Angelou’s unforgettable collection of poetry lends its name to the documentary film about her life, And Still I Rise, as seen on PBS’s American Masters.   Pretty women wonder where my secret lies. I’m not cute or built to suit a fashion model’s size But when I start to tell them, They think I’m telling lies. I say, It’s in the reach of my arms, The span of my hips, The stride of my step, The curl of my lips. I’m a woman Phenomenally. Phenomenal woman, That’s me.   Thus begins “Phenomenal Woman,” just one of the beloved poems collected here in Maya Angelou’s third b... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0394502523
• ASIN: 0394502523
• ISBN: 9780394502526
• Brand: Angelou, Maya
• Manufacturer: Random House

Poems: Maya Angelou

Tenderly, joyously, sometimes in sadness,  sometimes in pain, Maya Angelou writes from the heart and  celebrates life as only she has discovered it. In  this moving volume of poetry, we hear the  multi-faceted voice of one of the most powerful and  vibrant writers of our time.

• ASIN: 0553379852
• ASIN: 0553379852
• ISBN: 0553379852
• Brand: Bantam
• Manufacturer: Bantam

Maya Angelou: Journey of the Heart (Rainbow Biography)

Poet, writer, activist, entertainer, professor: Maya Angelou is all of these. Her remarkable story includes a childhood trauma, a leading role in an opera, her activism in the civil rights movement, and her devotion to poetry, writing, and teaching to promote the cause of all African-Americans. Based in part on Maya's autobiography, this is the inspiring story of an extraordinary woman."Pettit makes [Angelou's] stirring story accessible...while retaining a strong sense of Angelou's personal voice. --Booklist

• ASIN: 014038359X
• ASIN: 014038359X
• ISBN: 014038359X
• Manufacturer: Puffin Books

Hallelujah! The Welcome Table: A Lifetime of Memories with Recipes

Throughout Maya Angelou’s life, from her childhood in Stamps, Arkansas, to her world travels as a bestselling writer, good food has played a central role. Preparing and enjoying homemade meals provides a sense of purpose and calm, accomplishment and connection. Now in Hallelujah! The Welcome Table, Angelou shares memories pithy and poignant–and the recipes that helped to make them both indelible and irreplaceable.Angelou tells us about the time she was expelled from school for being afraid to speak–and her mother baked a delicious maple cake to brighten her spirits. She gives us her reci... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1400062896
• ASIN: 1400062896
• ISBN: 1400062896
• Manufacturer: Random House

Rainbow in the Cloud : The Wisdom and Spirit of Maya Angelou

"Since the publication of her first autobiography, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Maya Angelou has been celebrated as one of America's most important writers. A National Book Award winner and Pulitzer Prize nominee,

• UPC: 38812625

Who Was Maya Angelou?

Illustrated biographies featuring a range of fascinating figures from history (and current figures, too!) provide great information and entertainment through short chapters and illustrations that will appeal to reluctant readers as well as middle readers

• UPC: 46510221

Poems : Maya Angelou

Collection of four of Angelou's poetry

• UPC: 25670663
• Rating: 3.6

American Masters: Maya Angelou - And Still I Rise (DVD)

American Masters: Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise Distinctly referred to as quot;a redwood tree, with deep roots in American culture,quot; icon Maya Angelou gave people the freedom to think about their history in a

• UPC: 55401902
• Model: PBSDAMM62910D

The Very Best of Maya Angelou: The Voice of Inspiration - eBook

Although best known as a prolific poet and author, Maya Angelou was a woman of many talents, also including acting, dancing and singing. She was also renowned for her wisdom and her outspokenness on topics

• UPC: 700771620

Poems : Maya Angelou

Deals with love, death, nature, the past, sorrow, self-image, street life, memories, aging, men and women, childhood, racism, and

• UPC: 405597
• Rating: 3.833

Pocket Maya Angelou Wisdom : Inspirational Quotes and Wise Words from a Legendary Icon

9781784882464

• UPC: 135697817

Maya Angelou

The book follows Maya Angelou, from her early traumatic childhood to her time as a singer, actress, civil rights campaigner and, eventually, one of America's most beloved

• UPC: 51979287

Letter to My Daughter. Maya Angelou

Letter To My Daughter...

• UPC: 276128084
• Rating: 4.364

Maya My First Maya Angelou (Board Book)

Part of the best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, this board book version of Maya Angelou tells the inspiring story of the world's most beloved speaker and

• UPC: 701844932

The Very Best of Maya Angelou: The Voice of Inspiration by Frank Johnson (Englis

• UPC: 361974208652
• Category: Nonfiction
• Price: 10 USD