Books like Maya Angelou by Jayne Pettit
This book provides a comprehensive biography of Maya Angelou, focusing on her journey from a young girl growing up in Stamps, Arkansas, to her later career as a singer, dancer, and writer. The text draws on her autobiography and additional research to offer a detailed account of her life, including her experiences as a civil rights worker and human rights activist. The biography also includes black-and-white photographs.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Jayne Pettit
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