Life
When was Maya Angelou born?
April 4, 1928
What was her first book/autobiography?
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
What was Maya Angelou's first award and when did she get it?
Ladies' Home Journal "Woman of the Year in Communication" Award in 1976
What are the themes in I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings? Name at least one.
Racism, identity, family, and travel
How old was Maya when she first moved and where?
Three and Arkansas
When did she start writing books?
1969
How many Grammys has she won?
3
What are the themes in The Heart of a Woman? Name at least one.
Survival, sense of self, and continuing education
How long was she a mute?
5 years
What was her first poem and when was it published?
Just Give Me a Cool Drink of Water 'fore I Diiie in 1971
What was her first Grammy and when did she receive it?
Grammy "Best Spoken Word Album" in 1993
What are the themes in Wouldn't Take Nothing for My Journey? Name at least one.
Fashion, sensuality, racism, and death
When did she die?
May 28, 2014
What was one of her most famous speeches and what year was it written? Name at least one.
Presidential Inauguration Ceremony, 1993; National Book Awards, 2013; The funeral of Coretta Scott King, 2008; or The Children’s Defense Fund National Conference, 2012
Which award did she receive that is named after a saint and when did she receive it?
Mother Teresa Award in 2006
What are the themes in All God's Children Need Traveling Shoes? Name at least one.
Journey and a sense of home
How old was she when she died?
86 years old
Who were her 2 biggest poets? You can name just one.
William Shakespeare and Edgar Allan Poe
What was her most recent award and when did she receive it?
Voice of Peace Award in 2008
What are the themes in Gather Together in My Name? Name at least one.
Motherhood and family, racism, identity, education, and literacy