Poetry for Young People – Samantha Cronin’s Kid Lit Library

Poetry for Young People: Maya Angelou

Editor: Dr. Edwin Graves Wilson

Illustrator: Jerome Lagarrigue

Published in 2013 by Sterling Children’s Books

Poetry for Young People: Maya Angelou captures the magnificence, beauty, and art of the acclaimed poet, writer, performer, historian, educator, and activist. This collection presents twenty-five of her most iconic poems that honor a range of emotions and experiences. Her legacy lives on through the themes of “courage and endurance, sadness and beauty, heartbreak and hope” that shine through her poetry. Artist Jerome Lagarrigue provides breathtaking illustrations for each verse, and Dr. Edwin Graves Wilson, longtime colleague of Dr. Maya Angelou, has written the introduction and annotations for this exquisite anthology. This collection is perfect for introducing, teaching, and celebrating Maya Angelou, her work, her activism, her legacy, and her renowned poetry.

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