Nardo, Don, 1947-

Maya Angelou : poet, performer, activist / by Don Nardo. - Minneapolis, Minn. : Compass Point Books, c2009. - 112 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 24 cm. - Signature lives. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 103, 106-108) and index.

"On the pulse of morning" -- A hectic and scary childhood -- Hooked on books -- Trials of a young mother -- A career in show business -- Journeys in Africa -- Growing acclaim as a writer -- A flurry of books and awards -- From hardship to triumph -- Life and times -- Life at a glance.

A biography of Maya Angelou, poet, performer and activist.

ISBN: 9780756518899 (library binding) 075651889X (library binding)

Source: 1292531 QBI

LCCN: 2008041488

Subjects--Personal Names:
Angelou, Maya.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Authors, American.
Women authors, American.
African American authors.
African American women civil rights workers.

LC Class. No.: PS3551.N464 / Z7975 2009

Dewey Class. No.: 818/.5409 B