Maya Angelou

Written by Lisbeth Kaiser · Illustrated by Leire Salaberria

Part of the Little People, BIG DREAMS series

Discover how Maya Angelou found her voice and became a beloved writer and activist.

6.1/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 905 ratings

32 pages· 395 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· 680L

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Bookroo's summary

Maya Angelou's journey from a silent child in Arkansas to a celebrated writer and civil rights activist is a tale of resilience and inspiration. After a traumatic event silenced her for years, Maya found solace in books, eventually becoming a powerful voice for change. This beautifully illustrated biography captures her incredible life, offering young readers a glimpse into her struggles and triumphs. What sparked Maya's transformation, and how did she rise to become a beacon of hope and empowerment? Dive into her story and uncover the dreams that shaped her legacy.

From the publisher

In the Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the lives of outstanding people from designers and artists to scientists. All of them went on to achieve incredible things, yet all of them began life as a little child with a dream. 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 writers. This inspiring and informative little biography comes with extra facts about Maya’s life at the back.

At a glance

Format
Pages: 32
Words: 395
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: 680L

Themes & topics

Books about history Books about America Books about female role models Books about historical figures Books about 20th century

What readers & critics say

Reviews

6.1

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5.5

“This is a great introduction story to Maya Angelou. It's written to be very kid-friendly, and I love how it simply tells her story and sends the message that you can be anything you want to be. I also love that the pictures included little quotes from her writing on a few of the pages.”

B is for Bookworm

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7.0

“Maya helps young readers see that nothing is impossible and that all are capable of amazing things. It has high re-readability.”

The Notorious RAD

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