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Mentioned in 12 episodes
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Book • 1969
In 'I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings', Maya Angelou recounts her early life from the age of three to seventeen.
The book describes her experiences growing up in the segregated South, including her time living with her paternal grandmother in Stamps, Arkansas, and later with her mother in St. Louis and California.
Angelou delves into themes of racism, identity, and the struggles of being a Black girl in a male-dominated society.
The memoir also touches on her personal struggles, such as being sexually abused at the age of eight and finding solace in literature and her own strong spirit.
The book is a powerful exploration of resilience and the impact of societal oppression on individual lives.
The book describes her experiences growing up in the segregated South, including her time living with her paternal grandmother in Stamps, Arkansas, and later with her mother in St. Louis and California.
Angelou delves into themes of racism, identity, and the struggles of being a Black girl in a male-dominated society.
The memoir also touches on her personal struggles, such as being sexually abused at the age of eight and finding solace in literature and her own strong spirit.
The book is a powerful exploration of resilience and the impact of societal oppression on individual lives.
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as an author whose books have been challenged and banned.


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during a discussion about Maya Angelou's autobiographies.

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