The Story of Maya Angelou

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A young girl overcomes adversity to become a celebrated voice for change.

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64 pages

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Maya Angelou, once a young girl with a passion for words, transforms her challenging childhood into a powerful legacy of literature and activism. Journey through her life as she rises from adversity to become a beacon of hope and change. How did her strength and voice inspire a movement, and how will it inspire you? Discover the story of a girl who turned her struggles into a call for unity and justice, leaving an indelible mark on the world. What lessons will you learn from her remarkable journey?

From the publisher

Discover the life of Maya Angelou–a story about courage for kids ages 6 to 9 Maya Angelou was an acclaimed author, poet, historian, singer and songwriter, playwright, director, and civil rights activist. Before she was known for her unique and pioneering autobiographical writing style, Maya was a young girl interested in the written word. From an early age she wrote essays, poetry, and kept a journal. She used her powerful voice to share her experiences and unite the world through her written words. Explore how Maya Angelou went from difficult childhood experiences to one of our most celebrated memoirists and poets of all-time. The Story of Maya Angelou includes: A fun quiz–Test your knowledge of Maya’s life with a short quiz that covers the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of her story. Word definitions–This standout among Maya Angelou books for kids includes easy-to-understand explanations of some of the more advanced words and ideas. Her lasting legacy–Learn about how Maya inspired the world with both the beauty and the call to action of her words. How will Maya’s fight for civil rights inspire you?

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