The Story of Maya Angelou - (The Story of Biographies) by Tiffany Obeng (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Discover the life of Maya Angelou--a story about courage for kids ages 6 to 9

Maya Angelou was an acclaimed author, poet, historian, singer and songwriter, playwright, director, and civil rights activist. Before she was known for her unique and pioneering autobiographical writing style, Maya was a young girl interested in the written word. From an early age she wrote essays, poetry, and kept a journal. She used her powerful voice to share her experiences and unite the world through her written words. Explore how Maya Angelou went from difficult childhood experiences to one of our most celebrated memoirists and poets of all-time.

• Independent reading--This Maya Angelou biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own.
• Critical thinking--Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Maya's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.
• A lasting legacy--Learn about how Maya inspired the world with both the beauty and the call to action of her words.

How will Maya's fight for civil rights inspire you?

Discover activists, artists, and athletes, and more from all across history with the rest of The Story Of series, including famous figures like: Sojourner Truth, Martin Luther King Jr., John Lewis, Ruby Bridges, and Barack Obama.

Review Quotes

"I absolutely love this book! The author did a great job of sharing the information in a way her young audience could understand. I loved the engagement opportunities throughout that allowed for comprehension checks without being intimidating. I even learned a few things along the way. At 65 pages, this dynamic book packs a powerful punch. I highly recommend it to everyone--kids and adults alike." --Rae Chesny, Zora Neale Hurston scholar

"I love how the book starts with a highlight in her life. Often books start with the beginning and lead up to an outcome, but not this time! Reading the first couple of pages allowed me to see that she was a preparer and able to conquer her fears, to achieve a desired goal. This book reminded me that age ain't nothing but a number and you don't have to finish how you start. Through all of her trials and tribulations, she came out stronger and wiser! The many thought-provoking questions scattered throughout the book were a bonus for me! I discovered some new things about her that I did not know and I'm sure you will too. I highly recommend it!" --Tiffiney Rogers-McDaniel, author and owner of Teaching Parables Publishing

"If you are looking for a book that breaks down the story of Maya Angelou in a relatable way... this is IT! I always 'thought' I knew who she was but I discovered a lot more about her upbringing in this book. I appreciate this book for going deeper into her life and highlighting aspects about Maya that we don't often highlight. Most biographies just regurgitate the same old story but not this book. As a teacher, I love the quiz at the end of the book to test the comprehension of readers. This book would make a perfect companion to a classroom. Maya has a very inspirational story and I think everyone should know about it. Great Book! --Sheryl Smiley-Olpihant, author and educator

About the Author

TIFFANY OBENG is a lawyer and author of several children's picture books, including Andrew Learns about Lawyers and Andrew Learns about Engineers, Spencer Knows Spring, and Scout's Honor. Tiffany has always adored Dr. Angelou and even had the honor of hearing her speak in person.