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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 1969 · Est. 7.5 hour read
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
By Maya Angelou
Book #1 in the Maya Angelou's Autobiography series
A young girl faces abandonment and prejudice, seeking freedom through resilience and the power of words.
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288 pages· 81,714 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
In a small Southern town, Maya and her brother face abandonment and racial prejudice. After a traumatic event in St. Louis, Maya struggles with its lifelong impact. In San Francisco, she discovers self-love, kindness, and the transformative power of literature. Can Maya find freedom in a world that seeks to cage her spirit? This poignant memoir explores the resilience of a young girl navigating a world of pain and wonder.
From the publisher
A phenomenal #1 bestseller that has appeared on the “New York Times” bestseller list for nearly three years, this memoir traces Maya Angelou’s childhood in a small, rural community during the 1930s. Filled with images and recollections that point to the dignity and courage of black men and women, Angelou paints a sometimes disquieting, but always affecting picture of the people–and the times–that touched her life.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 288
- Words
- 81,714
- Reading age
- 14–18
- Audience
- Young Adult
- Lexile
- 1010L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 6.7
- F&P level
- ~X
- AR points
- 13
- AR interest level
- UG
- AR quiz
- 8660
Publication
- Published
- April 21, 2009
- First published
- January 1, 1969
- Publisher
- Random House Trade Paperbacks
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780812980028
- OCLC
- 99996792
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