Maya Angelou

Angelou's most famous work, "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings' (1969), is an autobiographical story about her life and her struggles growing up. | As the book develops, we see how she reflects on her past, navigates her experiences as a black woman in a white-male-dominated society, and grows confident in her identity and motherhood. | Maya Angelou was an American poet, author, and civil rights activist. | Over the course of her career, she published autobiographies, novels, poetry, and a list of plays and movies. | The book begins with Angelou being a victim of racism and abuse.