Poetry and Literature of the 90's
Maya Angelou was born April 4, 1928. She has many careers besides poet and autobiographer. She also has held careers such as a movie director, a teacher, a journalist, an actress, a dancer, and a fry cook. One of her books is called I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings. It won a “National Book Award.” She recited On The Pulse Of The Morning at Bill Clinton’s Inauguration. Maya Angelou has a series of autobiographies. She was also the first african american woman to publish her personal life’s story.
