Maya Angelou?

Question

i had to read this maya angelou thing, and i have to do this character sketch so can you help me?ok well her is part of the parper i have : Detailed information introducing Marguerite (Maya):
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well, the thing that i read was a short passage from the actual book because my teacher is having us read about anne frank but she just wants us to learn a little about Maya Angelou but i read the passage, but i can't remember what was in it because i was sick for a week.

oh and this is due tomorrow, and my teacher didn't really help me a lot.

Answer 1

She's American Poet, here's some info on her

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maya_Angelou

Answer 2

Maya Angelou (born Marguerite Johnson April 4, 1928) is an American poet, memoirist, actress and an important figure in the American Civil Rights Movement. Angelou is known for the autobiographical writings I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1969) and All God's Children Need Traveling Shoes (1986). Her volume of poetry, Just Give Me a Cool Drink of Water 'Fore I Die (1971) was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize, and in 1993, Angelou read her poem On the Pulse of Morning during Bill Clinton's Presidential inauguration. It was only the second time in U.S. history that a poet had been asked to read at an inauguration, the first being Robert Frost at the inauguration of John F. Kennedy. Besides poetry, Angelou has published collections of verse, and has contributed to periodicals in the United States and abroad. A polyglot, Angelou speaks several languages besides her native English, including French, Spanish, Italian, Arabic and Ghanian Fante. Angelou has been honored by numerous academic institutions throughout her career. She has been awarded a fellowship by Yale University, and also served as a Rockefeller Foundation Scholar in Italy. Angelou has taught at the University of Ghana, University of Kansas, and at Wake Forest University, where she holds a lifetime chair as the Z. Smith Reynolds Professor of American Studies. For several years Angelou has delivered an opening address to the incoming freshman class of Duke University. Although Angelou has, in her later career, received several honorary doctorates, she never received a college education. Outside of academica, Angelou has achieved recognition for her poetry from bodies honoring achievement in music and theater. She has received a nomination for the Tony Awards, and in 1993 won the Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album for On the Pulse of Morning. In 2005, Angelou was honored by Oprah Winfrey at her "Legends Ball" along with 25 other African-American women whom Winfrey considered inspirational.

Answer 3

I've read all of her books. She is one of the most insightful people on this planet. The way she sees things and puts her thoughts on paper astounds me. She has a way of confronting life and making the best out of it with her head held high. She makes me proud to be a woman. Don't take the easy way out of this. Read what she has to say. It will certainly enlighten you.

Answer 4

I'd highly reccomend you read the book. This is not one you can BS your way through.

Answer 5

well the only thing i can imagne by readin the name its a girl who has fearthers coz angelou in my language means angel

Answer 6

Read the book, it's good.

Answer 7

one suggestion is that many people believe she is the "spiritual" leader of our nation at present

Answer 8

embarrising what has yahoo! answers become. c'mon try to do your own homework girl!

Answer 9

i don't know