Maya Angelou's autobiographical essay "Graduation", was about more than just moving on to another grade. Upon reading the story there is an initial feeling of excitement and hope which was quickly tarnished with the abrupt awareness of human prejudices. The author vividly illustrates a rainbow of significant mood changes she undergoes throughout the story.

This essay is about the life and works of Maya Angelou and the effects of her literature.

Provides biographical detail on the life and career of author Maya Angelou. Explores her invovlment in human rights activism. Details her many professional and personal achievements.

A biography of Maya Angelou, a poet and author who has shown through her life experience her ability to live up to the words of her famous poem, "And Still I Rise."

Maya Angelou is my inspiration. She has achieved worldwide fame as a poet, author, actress, historian, civil rights activist, producer and director. She has published ten best selling books and numerous magazine articles, winning both the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award nominations.

Provides biographical data on American author and poet Maya Angelou. Describes her early life and struggles. Reviews her body of work.