Maya Angelou was an influential American writer and civil rights activist. She drew from her life experiences, including being raped at age 7 and becoming a single mother at 16, to write acclaimed autobiographical works like I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. Angelou received numerous honors over her career, including a nomination for the National Book Award. At 83, she continued to inspire with her poetry and writings that gave hope to people everywhere.

1. MAYA ANGELOU By Andrealynne Jordan English 1102 Troy University

2. Maya Angelou(Summery) Introduction Poetry by Maya Angelou Influential Writer Literature Conclusion

3. SOUL Of a Woman The foundation of her work is based on her life experiences. Maya Angelou was born on April 4, 1928 as Marguerite Annie Johnson. At three Maya Angelou and her brother went to live with their grandmother. Maya Angelou was raped at age seven by her mother boyfriend. Maya Angelou left home at sixteen to take the role as a single mother

4. Continue She got married in 1952 to a white man named Tosh Angelou The Marriage didn’t last. Maya Angelou got divorced The traumatic experience of being raped played a big part in one of her greatest autobiographical, I know why the bird sings.

5. Poetry/Books Maya Angelou is famous as the Black African American poet, actress and an important figure in the American Civil Rights Movement. Angelou writes about her life in chronologically order. Just give me a cool drink ‘fore I Diie:1971 Gather Together in My name:1974 And Still I Rise:1978

6. Awards/Recognitions Nomination for Nations book award 1970-for I know Why the caged bird Sings 1970-a Yale University Fellowship 1972- for Just Give me a Cool drink of Water ‘fore I Diiie Angelou’s autobiographical works have an important place in the African American tradition of personal narrative, and they continue to give her praise for her honesty and dignity.

7. Phenomenal Women

8. conclusion Maya Angelou gives all people hope and courage. She has truly illustrated her inner beauty. At 83 Maya continue to offer hope and inspiration with each and every book or poem she writes.

9. Works Cites Academy of Achievement.29 Aug 2005. Http://www.achievment.org “Phenomenal Woman” Exploring Literature Writing & Arguing;3rd ed.ED. Frank Madden New York: Pearson, 2007.781 Quoteworthy.”(Women In Business). Indianapolis journal. Nov 2006:31+. Info Trac http://www.galegroup.com