Synopsis
A biography of the multi-faceted African-American woman, Maya Angelou, tracing her life from her childhood in the segrated South to her prominence as a well-known writer.
School Library Journal
Gr 6-9-This biography begins with Angelou being asked to recite her poetry at Bill Clinton's inaugural ceremony in 1993, and then flashes back to her birth in 1928, progressing chronologically to 1996. Kite focuses on the personal aspects of Angelou's life with little included on the important people who influenced her. The final chapter lists and briefly describes her poetry collections, autobiographical and other works, and the many honors she has received. However, although her poetry is mentioned, examples are not included. Sepia, black-and-white, and some full-color captioned photographs are included. The "Web: Maya Angelou Sites" section is confusing as it includes no actual addresses. Since 1990, Angelou has been included in at least nine collective biographies. There are also many biographies about her; three for this age group, all titled Maya Angelou, are by Nancy Shuker (Silver Burdett, 1990), Miles Shapiro (Chelsea, 1994), and Elaine Lisandrelli (Enslow, 1996). Where those are available, consider this one additional.-Kathleen Staerkel, Indian Trails Public Library District, Wheeling, IL Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.