Maya Angelou for Kids
Poet and author!
Emeka loves reading! Today, she discovers a special book of poems by Dr. Maya Angelou. "Who was she?" Emeka wonders. The librarian smiles: "She was one of the greatest poets who ever lived—and she had an amazing story!" 🕊️📚 Poet: a person who writes beautiful poems and uses words to express feelings
Fun facts about Maya Angelou
- 🎭 Maya Angelou wrote over 36 books in her lifetime!
- 📚 Young Maya memorized whole poems and Shakespeare plays!
- 🗣️ Maya said books "saved her life" during her silent years!
- 🎵 Maya was the first Black female streetcar conductor in San Francisco!
- ✊ Maya was the Northern Coordinator for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference!
What your child will learn
- Learn about Maya Angelou
- Be inspired
- Value heritage
Read the full illustrated story of Maya Angelou
The complete lesson has a page-by-page illustrated story and a playful quiz— plus 28 more heroes and hundreds of lessons. Start free, no card needed.
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