Question

Write about Maya Angelou as if you were describing her to a friend. Be sure to include details about Angelou's writing, awards, and other achievements. Use information from the lesson in your answer.
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Maya Angelou was an American poet, singer, memoirist, and civil rights activist. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, several books of poetry, and mastered several languages. She also did plays, movies, and television shows spanning over 50 years. She received dozens of awards and more than 50 honorary degrees. Angelou is best known for her series of seven autobiographies, which focus on her childhood and early adult experiences. The first was I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, It was a book about her life. That book taught Millions of students throughout the country.