Loos, Pamela.

Maya Angelou / Pamela Loos ; introduction by James Scott Brady. - Philadelphia : Chelsea House, c2000. - 104 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. - Overcoming adversity .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 96) and index.

Describes the life and writing career of the author of "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings," as well as her victory over such obstacles as prejudice, poverty, and rape.

ISBN: 0791049469 (HC) 0791049477 (PB)

LCCN: 99019890

Subjects--Personal Names:
Angelou, Maya.
Angelou, Maya.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
African American authors--Biography.
Women civil rights workers--United States--Biography.
African Americans--Biography.
Authors, American--20th century--Biography.
Authors, American.
Women--Biography.

LC Class. No.: PS3551.N464 / Z756 2000

Dewey Class. No.: 818/.5409 B