Maya angelou books for kids

CK Voices in History™ Maya Angelou: Finding Her Voice

For years, a young Maya Angelou lost the will to speak. One day, she was given a book of poems in which she once again found her voice. Fast forward, in , she took the stage at the Presidential Inauguration and recited her own poetry, finishing with the lines: “The Rock cries out to us today, You may stand upon me, But do not hide your face.” Be brave, she was saying. How did she get there?

 

CK Curriculum Alignment: Grade 4 and Grade 6 Sequence English Language Arts

Voices in History™ is a Core Knowledge Biography Series that encourages young readers to learn about real superheroes in history. As a result of acts of extraordinary bravery, ingenuity, strength, and determination, these people made a difference and changed the world. Perhaps their remarkable stories will inspire young readers to become the superheroes of the future.

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It seems the whole world is mourning the passing of the great Maya Angelou. The Pulitzer Prize nominee was, after all, one of the greatest voices of a generation &#; her books and poems touched millions of American adults. So how is it that we can explain the depth and breadth of the legendary author's influence on America to our kids?

Although she may be best known for tomes such as I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, which is better saved for the teen years (or older), Angelou is also the author of myriad books for kids. They're a perfect way to open the doors to a conversation about Angelou, and open your child's eyes to one of the greatest authors of our time.

Which Angelou book is on your shelves?

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Maya Angelou:

September 6,
A second fine book in this series for me, this time concerning the black American activist and author. From lowly tram conductor to reciter of her own works at presidential inaugurations, she certainly packed a lot into her life, just as America (not at all exclusively) seemed to want her to do less and less, and to think less and less of herself. I couldn't fully engage with this, partly as the artworks weren't rendered complete for my review copy, meaning I had monochrome place-holders at times. I do also find it problematic that books for this audience just mention Malcolm X and suchlike in passing, and never get the chance to show that people like them left a very violent legacy, and a very divided opinion. But that wasn't the remit here. Many people who don't know the full story of Ms Angelou will learn quite a bit here, and that isn't just the young readers this series serves so excellently well.

Top Books about Maya Angelou for Kids

Keep reading for 10 biographies and picture books featuring Maya Angelou.

Maya Angelou, an American author, poet and civil rights activist, rose to prominence with the publication of “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” in You may know her from her poetry or biographies, but did you know she wrote books for kids also!

This book list includes picture book biographies about Maya Angelou as well as poetry she has written for children. Let&#;s get started!

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Children&#;s Books about Maya Angelou

Picture Books Biographies

Maya Angelou, My Itty-Bitty Bio by Emma E. Haldy

&#;The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Maya Angelou in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a timeline and other informative backmatter.&#;

Rise!: From Caged Bird to Poet of the People, Ma

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