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I know why the caged bird sings
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Published:
New York : Bantam Books, 1997.
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
290 pages ; 22 cm
Status:
Description
The author and poet recalls the anguish of her childhood in Arkansas and her adolescence in northern slums.
"Here is a book as joyous and painful, as mysterious and memorable, as childhood itself. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings captures the longing of lonely children, the brute insult of bigotry, and the wonder of words that can make the world right. Maya Angelou's debut memoir is a modern American classic beloved worldwide. Sent by their mother to live with their devout, self-sufficient grandmother in a small Southern town, Maya and her brother, Bailey, endure the ache of abandonment and the prejudice of the local "powhitetrash." At eight years old and back at her mother's side in St. Louis, Maya is attacked by a man many times her age--and has to live with the consequences for a lifetime. Years later, in San Francisco, Maya learns that love for herself, the kindness of others, her own strong spirit, and the ideas of great authors ("I met and fell in love with William Shakespeare") will allow her to be free instead of imprisoned. Poetic and powerful, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings will touch hearts and change minds for as long as people read."--Publisher's description
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CMC Quigley Library
PS3551 .N464 Z466 1997
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Oct 19, 2023
GRC Fraser Valley Library Non-Fiction
BIO ANGELOU
Due Apr 11, 2024
Vail Public Library Non Fic & Classics
921 ANG
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Mar 1, 2024
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Language:
English
ISBN:
055338001X
Accelerated Reader:
UG
Level 6.7, 13 Points
Lexile measure:
1010

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General Note
Reprint: Originally published by Random House, 1970.
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APA Citation (style guide)

Angelou, M. (1997). I know why the caged bird sings. New York, Bantam Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Angelou, Maya. 1997. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. New York, Bantam Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Angelou, Maya, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. New York, Bantam Books, 1997.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Angelou, Maya. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. New York, Bantam Books, 1997.

Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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