MayaAngelou

(1928- )
 * __DR. MAYA ANGELOU__**

__PERSONAL LIFE__ Dr. Maya Angelou was born Marguerite Johnson in St. Louis, Missouri on April 4, 1928. She was raised in both Missouri and Arkansas. She attended Wake Forest University in 1981. She was married to Tosh Angelou but later got a divorce

__PROFESSIONAL LIFE__ She is an author, poet, historian, songwriter, playwriter, dancer, stage and screen producer, director, performer, singer and civil rights activist. She has written many poems and autobiographies. She was the first black woman to direct in Hollywood.

__MAJOR WORKS__ ~All God's Children Need Traveling Shoes ~The Heart of a Woman ~Singin' and Swingin' and Gettin' Merry Like Christmas ~Gather Together in My Name ~I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings ~A Brave and Startling Truth ~The Complete Collected Poems of Maya Angelou
 * Autobiographical Books*
 * Poetry*

__AWARDS WON__ ~Black Film Award ~Audience Choice Award ~Image Award ~Crystal Award

__STYLE OF WRITING__ Her writing is very unique. She likes to write with similes. She writes about her life and other things that inspire her. Her poetry holds strong thoughts and inspires alot of people.

__THEME__ Her writings are mostly autobiographies. She writes alot to inspire her audience. She believes in standing up for what you believe in. She sends a very positive message for people who believe living in the postive direction.