Maya Angelou was born in St. Louis, Missouri on April 4, 1928 as Marguerite Johnson. She had an older brother named Bailey Jr. whom she loved dearly. Her family moved to California when she was an infant and at the age of three and a half her parents divorced. Maya and her brother were sent to liv...

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou is a subject on herself. Younger maturing life throughout the years. It was publish by Bantam Books. Maya Angelou is an award winning poet, playwright, professor, theatrical producer, performer, and singer. The author's purpose for writing this book ...