Rachel Holt Mrs. Jacobsen Honors English 1 & 2 9 May 2017
Who was one of the first, Nobel Prize winning, female, African-American writers? Maya Angelou astounded everyone with her amazing poems and stories. Without any writing experience, whatsoever, she became one of the best-known authors of her time. Her first story, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, a story about her struggles through childhood was a best seller. Despite a tough childhood, Maya Angelou persevered, and became one of the most inspiring and influential writers of her time, receiving many awards …show more content…
Martin Luther King, who influenced her to join the civil rights act. Dr. King offered her a job as his northern coordinator, an offer which she gladly accepted(poets.org). After she completed this job, she wrote as the main editor for the African Review(poets.org). When authors James Baldwin and Robert Loomis saw her work, they encouraged her to write an autobiography. At first she refused, but finally decided to write it. Maya wrote I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings about her childhood to the day she had her son Guy. The book was very successful and was nominated for the National Book Award(pf.org). The book then proceeded to be taught in schools to teach kids about racism, sexual abuse, and relationships(pf.org). Another of her most famous works is a poem titled On the Pulse of Morning, which she recited for our former president Bill Clinton at the inaugural ceremony in January of 1993(bio.com). This was the first recitation since Robert Frost recited The Gift Outright for President John F. Kennedy in 1961(bio.com). This was an amazing honor and privilege for anyone, but what made it even more special was the fact that this was an African American Woman. Maya Angelou, being the amazing writer she was received many awards for her works. Some of which included a Grammy Award, the Chicago International Film Festival’s 1998 Audience Choice Award, two NAACP Image Award, and many …show more content…
Maya went through life with her head held high and shocked everyone with their amazing skills. Even with her lack of writing knowledge, Maya proved herself to be as good as any other writers. She showed them and us that if you want something it is possible if you try you best to accomplish it. Maya Angelou paved the way for future African-American women to be and do whatever they want if they are not afraid to excel above the rest. Maya did not let her past hold her back, instead she used it to help her rise to the
Who was one of the first, Nobel Prize winning, female, African-American writers? Maya Angelou astounded everyone with her amazing poems and stories. Without any writing experience, whatsoever, she became one of the best-known authors of her time. Her first story, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, a story about her struggles through childhood was a best seller. Despite a tough childhood, Maya Angelou persevered, and became one of the most inspiring and influential writers of her time, receiving many awards …show more content…
Martin Luther King, who influenced her to join the civil rights act. Dr. King offered her a job as his northern coordinator, an offer which she gladly accepted(poets.org). After she completed this job, she wrote as the main editor for the African Review(poets.org). When authors James Baldwin and Robert Loomis saw her work, they encouraged her to write an autobiography. At first she refused, but finally decided to write it. Maya wrote I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings about her childhood to the day she had her son Guy. The book was very successful and was nominated for the National Book Award(pf.org). The book then proceeded to be taught in schools to teach kids about racism, sexual abuse, and relationships(pf.org). Another of her most famous works is a poem titled On the Pulse of Morning, which she recited for our former president Bill Clinton at the inaugural ceremony in January of 1993(bio.com). This was the first recitation since Robert Frost recited The Gift Outright for President John F. Kennedy in 1961(bio.com). This was an amazing honor and privilege for anyone, but what made it even more special was the fact that this was an African American Woman. Maya Angelou, being the amazing writer she was received many awards for her works. Some of which included a Grammy Award, the Chicago International Film Festival’s 1998 Audience Choice Award, two NAACP Image Award, and many …show more content…
Maya went through life with her head held high and shocked everyone with their amazing skills. Even with her lack of writing knowledge, Maya proved herself to be as good as any other writers. She showed them and us that if you want something it is possible if you try you best to accomplish it. Maya Angelou paved the way for future African-American women to be and do whatever they want if they are not afraid to excel above the rest. Maya did not let her past hold her back, instead she used it to help her rise to the