Explore 8 powerful but lesser-known poems by Maya Angelou that reveal her depth, spirit, and poetic genius—perfect for discovery during National Poetry Month.

Iconic poet, civil rights activist, writer and singer Maya Angelou is remembered in today’s Google Doodle on what would have been her 90th birthday.

In a moving tribute to Maya Angelou on Saturday, former president Bill Clinton said that her greatest gift during her action-packed lifetime was paying attention to life around her and sharing it ...

Maya Angelou was a prolific writer authoring seven autobiographies, including her most famous and critically acclaimed “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” in 1969; five collections of poetry ...

What are Maya Angelou's most famous poems and books? On her birthday, discover the power of her words! Explore a list of 5+ must-read works that capture the essence of human experience.

Familiar faces recite some of Maya Angelou’s most famous words, from the poem “Caged Bird,” in honor of poet and author who died Wednesday at the age of 86.

Maya Angelou's writing is full of wisdom, compassion, and understanding. Take a page out of her book with these inspiring quotes.

This exploration of famous Black poems and their writers highlights the enduring power of poetry to capture the human ...