Today Maya Angelou is one of the world's most respected writers and poets. In the 1930s and 1940s she was a poor Black girl growing up in the segregated American South. She suffered prejudice and cruelty from people she trusted as well as at the hands of an unjust society. Above all, Maya learned about the power of love and hope. This is Maya's true story.
Penguin Readers are simplified texts designed in association with Longman, the world famous educational publisher, to provide a step-by-step approach to the joys of reading for pleasure. Each book has an introduction and extensive activity material. They are published at seven levels from Easystarts (200 words) to Advanced (3000 words)
Chapter 1 Growing Up Black
Chapter 2 The Store
Chapter 3 Life in Stamps
Chapter 4 Momma
Chapter 5 A New Family
Chapter 6 Mr. Freeman
Chapter 7 Return to Stamps
Chapter 8 Two Women
Chapter 9 Friends
Chapter 10 Graduation
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