I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 1969 · Est. 7.5 hour read

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

Written by Maya Angelou

Part of 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· 1010L
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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.

Awards

Coretta Scott King Honor (1971)
At a glance
Format
Pages
288
Words
81,714
Reading age
14–18
Audience
Young Adult
Lexile
1010L
Themes & topics
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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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