• Maya Angelou was born in 1928 in St. Louis Missouri.

• Her maiden name is Marguerite Johnson.

• She had a brother named Baily.• She was separated from her mom

because her mom couldn’t take care of her and her brother. She was taken to live with her grandmother.

• Maya Angelou got divorced at least three times.• When she was 3 years old she was taken away

from her mom because she couldn’t afford to take care of her.

• At age 8, Maya was abused by her moms boyfriend.

• When the man was jailed, Maya became mute from guilt for five years. “I thought if I spoke my mouth would issue out something that would kill people randomly so it was better not to talk,” she said.

• Became a well known writer.• Made six children books (i.e.• She wrote 10 plays.• She directed 4 plays.• 10 voice records.

• Maya Angelou born April 14, 1928 in St. Louis Missouri.

• In 1969, she wrote I know why the caged bird sings (poetry book).

• In 2008, she found out she was a part of the Menda people of West Africa.

• Her son, Clyde, was born.

Why is this person famous? What important actions did this person take?

She was famous because she was a wonderful poet and she wrote a lot of books. Both children and adults enjoy reading her work.

What personality traits enabled this person to realize personal goals and dreams?

She was a very hard worker. She was a single mother and was still able to find a job as an actor and a writer. Maya had a difficult childhood but she was brave enough to overcome her sadness.

• What childhood experiences cause this Individual to establish their goals and dreams?

• When she had her son Clyde, she decided that she would take care of her son unlike, her mom with Maya and her brother.

• What was the author trying to say by writing about this person?

• No matter what you been through, and or going through NEVER give up.

• King,Sarah.Maya Angelou. Brookfield:Millbrookpres,1994.