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School Library Journal
Reviewed on October 1, 2007
Gr 4-Up Wilson's introduction to the first living poet in this series addresses how Angelou's life has informed her imagination, moving from her childhood in segregated Arkansas, where she discovered both the harshness and the beauty of language, to her political and humanitarian engagement as an adult. Twenty-five poems show her concern with the African-American experience from the evil of enslavement to contemporary struggles and achievements. Di...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2007
After a four-page introduction about Angelou's life and work, twenty-five of her poems are presented, each with a few explanator...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
