Laurie Halse Anderson includes Maya Angelou in her novel "Speak" to draw a parallel between the experiences of the protagonist, Melinda, and Maya Angelou's autobiographical work "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" where Angelou also deals with themes of trauma and silence around sexual assault. By referencing Maya Angelou, Anderson highlights the importance of finding one's voice and speaking up about difficult experiences.
Maya Angelou writes in St.ouis
Yes, Maya Angelou is black
maya angelou was giving speaches
Maya Angelou was born on April 4, 1928
Maya Angelou's is an American autobiographer and poet.
Maya Angelou is still alive at 81.
Her name is Maya Johnson Angelou
Maya Angelou was about 6 feet tall.
Maya Angelou got married to Tosh Angelos in 1950
Maya Angelou was born on April 4, 1928. Her birth name was Marguerite Ann Johnson.
Maya Angelou was born on April 4, 1928.