Book Series · 7 Books

Maya Angelou's Autobiography Books

In order from I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings to Mom & Me & Mom.

Singin' and Swingin' and Gettin' Merry Like Christmas

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$1710

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 1969

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

By Maya Angelou

A young girl faces abandonment and prejudice, seeking freedom through resilience and the power of words.

288 pages· 81,714 words· Est. 7.5 hour read

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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.

In reading order

Maya Angelou's Autobiography Series

7 books · Published 1969–2013

#1 in Series

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$1710

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 1969

A young girl faces abandonment and prejudice, seeking freedom through resilience and the power of words.

Series

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$1710

Gather Together in My Name

Chapter Book · 1974

A young mother navigates post-war challenges, seeking belonging and stability.

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$1520

Singin' and Swingin' and Gettin' Merry Like Christmas

Chapter Book · 1976

A singer's journey abroad tests her devotion to her son.

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$1710

The Heart of a Woman

Chapter Book · 1981

A woman's journey through love, art, and activism reshapes her life and her son's future.

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$1498

All God's Children Need Traveling Shoes

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1986

An African American in Ghana grapples with identity and belonging.

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$1520

A Song Flung Up to Heaven

Chapter Book · 2002

A journey through grief and resilience amid civil rights turmoil.

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$2660

Mom & Me & Mom

Chapter Book · 2013

A daughter reconciles with her estranged mother, uncovering a journey of healing and love.

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How many books are in the Maya Angelou's Autobiography series?

There are 7 books in the Maya Angelou's Autobiography series. It began with I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings in 1969, and the newest book, Mom & Me & Mom, was published in 2013.