Childhood
when was she born
April 4, 1928
how old was he when she got her first job
16
how many people were in her family
4
her, Bailey, mom, dad
how old was she when she died
86
what is her brothers name
Bailey Johnson Jr.
who named her
her brother
What was Maya Angelou’s first career before she became a famous author?
a dancer and singer
Who raised Maya Angelou after her parents separated?
grandmother
1. When did Maya Angelou die?
Maya Angelou died on the morning of Wednesday, May 28, 2014
what was her favorite color
all colors
did she have a pet
yes
How did she contribute to the Civil Rights Movement?
worked as the northern coordinator
she saw little of her mother until she was about 13.
where did Maya Angelou die?
her home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
what was her favorite animal
cat
what pet did she have
cat
3. What was her groundbreaking achievement in film?
She became the first Black woman to direct a major motion picture
Who was the brother she often wrote about?
Her older brother, Bailey
2. What was the cause of her death?
heart problemsse to see".
If Maya Angelou was still alive how old would she be
91
what did she name her pet
4. What is the significance of her autobiographical work?
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Did Maya Angelou have children?
Yes, at age 16, she gave birth to her only child, a son named Guy Johnson
4. What were her final public words or messages?
.
"Listen to yourself and in that quietude you might hear the voice of God".
what was her real name
Marguerite Annie Johnson